Practice Leader

Areo Dental Group; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

1 Week PTO

Job summary

Areo Dental Group is seeking a hands-on Practice Leader to oversee daily operations across multiple practices. You will drive financial performance while delivering an outstanding patient experience and fostering a high-energy, growth-focused team culture.

You will recruit and develop leaders, streamline care delivery, present treatment options and financial plans, and partner with executive leadership to expand practice reach.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership background with experience guiding teams.
• Proven ability to drive performance and accountability.
• Comfort presenting treatment plans and financial options.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding patient care and meet targets.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to optimize practice operations and efficiency.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals for the practices you lead.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices at leadership meetings.
• Recruit, train, and mentor top talent to support practice expansion.
• Maintain exceptional patient care and ensure a 5-star patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Sales

Communication

Job description

At Areo Dental Group, we don’t hire managers - 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?

At Areo Dental Group, 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.
• Location: Areo Dental Group practices.

Areo Dental Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.