Dental Practice Operations Leader

Paradigm Oral Surgery; Knoxville (TN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonus potential

Annual merit reviews

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Southeast Oral and Facial Surgery in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager to lead day-to-day operations across administrative, front office, and clinical functions. This role partners with the surgeon to build strong systems, team capabilities, and a patient-centered culture.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of practice management, strong leadership, and a track record of improving patient flow and operational efficiency in a dental or oral surgery setting.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare, dental, or medical practice management.
• Experience overseeing administrative and/or clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of front office operations, patient flow, and staff leadership.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and accountability.
• Dental or oral surgery experience strongly preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead practice operations across administrative, front office, and clinical functions.
• Oversee patient experience, team performance, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Establish goals, track performance, and implement improvements for growth.
• Implement policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Hire, onboard, train, schedule, and manage staff.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Conoscenze

Healthcare management

Front office operations

Staff leadership

Patient experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

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Front Office Manager

SEOS-Knoxville-Management Full Time Management Knoxville, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4338

Front Office Manager - Southeast Oral and Facial Surgery

This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced operations leader to serve as a true business partner and right hand to the surgeon. The Office Manager / Practice Manager will oversee day-to-day operations across administrative, front office, and clinical functions—helping build systems, lead the team, and establish a strong operational foundation from day one.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, accountability, and collaboration while helping shape the culture and success of a growing practice.

What You’ll Do

Practice & Operations Leadership

• Serve as the primary operational leader for the practice, partnering closely with the surgeon on day-to-day management and long-term planning.
• Oversee all aspects of practice operations, including patient experience, team performance, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Establish goals, track performance, and recommend improvements to support growth and sustainability.
• Lead implementation of policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Hire, onboard, train, schedule, and manage front office and clinical staff.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management, including quarterly check ins, annual compensation reviews and disciplinary support as needed.
• Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team culture focused on patient-centered care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support patient volume and clinical flow.

Office & Patient Experience Oversight

• Oversee office operations, patient flow, scheduling, and administrative processes.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience from first contact through post-procedure follow-up.
• Maintain office systems, supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Step in to support front office functions as needed.

Clinical Operations Support

• Partner with the surgeon to ensure efficient daily clinical operations.
• Support quality assurance, clinical workflow coordination, and continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective communication between clinical and administrative teams.

Facilities, Compliance & Administration

• Oversee the physical environment of the practice, ensuring a safe, organized, and professional workspace.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and reporting.
• Identify operational issues proactively and troubleshoot effectively.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the practice.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare, dental, or medical practice management
• Prior experience overseeing administrative and/or clinical teams
• Strong understanding of front office operations, patient flow, and staff leadership
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and accountability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Dental or oral surgery experience strongly preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans