Dental Practice Operations Leader

Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implants; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implants in Maryville, TN is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager to partner with the surgeon and guide daily operations across administrative, front office, and clinical functions. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and a patient-centered culture while building scalable systems and leading a growing dental practice.

You will oversee staffing, patient flow, and vendor relationships, with a focus on service quality and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice and operations strategy with the surgeon.
• Oversee patient experience, workflows, and staff performance.
• Hire, onboard, train, schedule, and manage front office and clinical staff.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team culture.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support patient volume and clinical flow.

Skills

Healthcare management

Team leadership

Operations management

Front office operations

Patient experience

Job description

Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implants in Maryville, TN is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager to partner with the surgeon and guide daily operations across administrative, front office, and clinical functions. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and a patient-centered culture while building scalable systems and leading a growing dental practice.

You will oversee staffing, patient flow, and vendor relationships, with a focus on service quality and