Dental Practice Manager

Specialized Dental Partners; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a Dental Practice Manager to lead daily operations and drive growth. The role emphasizes efficient workflows, budgeting, revenue cycle management, and strategic execution with physicians and staff to improve patient care.

The candidate should have 3+ years in managing a dental practice and leading large teams, with a strong background in administration, HIPAA/OSHA, and software tools. This is a full-time on-site role in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience managing a dental practice.
• 3+ years of experience supervising a large team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care through efficient workflows, aligning with clinical outcomes and KPIs.
• Oversee financial performance, manage budget, review financial reports, address discrepancies, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Develop annual budgets, manage revenue cycle, ensure timely posting of charges and demographics.
• Collaborate with leadership team to execute strategic plan, including practice growth and performance initiatives.
• Facilitate monthly practice review meetings with doctors and team, ensuring goal alignment and addressing operational challenges.
• Implement policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and effective communication.
• Act as a liaison to resolve operational challenges and improve patient care quality.
• Design and optimize staffing models, manage talent through training, evaluations, and counseling.
• Hiring, onboarding and training new team members.
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Dental practice software

Microsoft Office

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Dental Practice Manager

We are seeking an experienced Dental Practice Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our dental practice. This leadership role is critical to ensuring the business runs efficiently, the team is supported, and patients receive the highest level of care and service. The ideal candidate will bring operational expertise, financial acumen, and strong team leadership to help drive practice growth and success.

Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care through efficient workflows, aligning with clinical outcomes and KPIs
• Oversee financial performance, manage budget, review financial reports, address discrepancies, and implement cost‑reduction strategies
• Develop annual budgets, manage revenue cycle, ensure timely posting of charges and demographics
• Collaborate with leadership team to execute strategic plan, including practice growth and performance initiatives
• Facilitate monthly practice review meetings with doctors and team, ensuring goal alignment and addressing operational challenges
• Implement policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and effective communication
• Act as a liaison to resolve operational challenges and improve patient care quality
• Design and optimize staffing models, manage talent through training, evaluations, and counseling
• Hiring, onboarding and training new team members
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in managing a dental practice
• 3+ years of experience in supervising and leading a large team

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with dental practice management software
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications
• Thorough understanding of business operations
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays and more

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000/annually based on full‑time employment. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non‑discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.