Practice Leader

Areo Dental Group; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentives

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

1 week PTO

Live CE with meals

Job summary

Areo Dental Group in Illinois is seeking a hands-on Practice Leader to oversee all aspects of a multi-practice operation, drive financial performance, and deliver an exceptional patient experience. You will lead the team, streamline operations, and collaborate with executive leadership to meet or exceed budgets.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, sales acumen, and a track record of team development in PPO/fee-for-service settings, with a passion for growth and quality care.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in customer service, sales, and team management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to drive performance and accountability across a multi-site operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to maintain a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to streamline practice operations for efficiency.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals for the practice(s) you lead.

Skills

Leadership

Sales experience

Team management

Communication

Job description

We develop LEADERS. As a privately held multi practice dental group owned and led by dentists, we don’t see our practice leaders as costs - we see you as an INVESTMENT!

Who Are We?

We believe in empowering our teams and fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and excellence. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Competitive Pay including the opportunity to earn incentives - up to 20% of pay!
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision 401K, life insurance.
• 1 Week PTO.
• Growth Opportunities: Join an organization that is constantly evolving with new opportunities to lead and make a real impact.
• Continuing Education: Initial training and continuous professional development opportunities to help you grow as a leader; we also provide LIVE CE with lunch or dinner so you can learn alongside our Doctors how best to elevate our patient care!
• Core Values: Our leadership team lives by the principles of Team Orientation, Excellence, Humility, People-Focused, and Commitment.
• A Thriving Culture: We provide a work environment where collaboration, mutual respect, and accountability are key to our success.

Your Role:

As the Practice Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of practice operations, ensuring the practice consistently achieves or exceeds financial goals while maintaining an exceptional patient experience.

• Lead and Inspire Your Team: Provide leadership and maintain a positive, high-performance team culture centered around accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with operational leadership to streamline practice operations and ensure efficiency.
• Achieve Financial Goals: Be accountable for meeting or exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeted financial goals for the practice(s) you lead.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Participate in leadership meetings, share best practices, and make necessary adjustments to keep your team on track.
• Recruit, Train & Develop Talent: Grow your team by recruiting, training, and mentoring top talent to support practice expansion.
• Maintain Exceptional Patient Care: Ensure all team members provide patients with a "red carpet" experience that leads to 5-star reviews and solidifies your practice’s reputation.
• Manage Operations Efficiently: Oversee staff schedules, conduct timely feedback sessions, and maintain a focus on achieving targets.
• Present Treatment Options & Financial Plans: Guide patients through treatment presentations and help break down financial arrangements to ensure they get started on the right path.

Who are You?

We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on being actively engaged with their team and can guide them to success. If you have the following, you might be the perfect fit for this role:

• Strong Leadership Background: Experience in customer service, sales, and leadership roles (Managers from Starbucks, Apple, or Restaurant Management are encouraged to apply!).
• Results-Driven: A track record of meeting or exceeding goals and maintaining a high-energy approach to leadership.
• Sales Savvy: Comfort with presenting treatment plans and financial arrangements. Experience with PPO/Fee-for-service environments is a plus!
• Team Management Skills: Ability to coach, counsel, and redirect teams to meet desired outcomes and improve performance.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in practice operations.
• Accountability: Hold yourself and your team accountable to achieving goals and ensuring operational excellence.
• Communication: A persuasive communicator with a professional, empathetic, and approachable demeanor.

Position Details:

• Full-Time Position: Monday to Friday with some Saturday availability.