Practice Manager

Cobalt Search; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Search is assisting a premier dental practice in West Los Angeles, California, to hire a Practice Manager who will be the operational heartbeat of the business and maintain hands‑on patient responsibilities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, elevate performance, and shape the future of a highly respected practice.

Our client offers a competitive salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus benefits, with on‑site, full‑time responsibilities in West LA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dental practice teams.
• Clear front‑office operations experience.
• Track record of improving ops, patient experience and team engagement.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to read business metrics.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for creating world‑class patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading all day to day operations of the practice and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
• Coaching, developing, and inspiring a high performing team across clinical support and administrative functions.
• Driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement throughout the practice.
• Optimising systems, workflows, communication, and patient flow to maximise efficiency and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Front office

Team development

Operations management

Patient experience

Communication

Business metrics

Relationship building

Job description

Are you the kind of leader who believes luxury service is created through exceptional people, flawless execution, and relentless attention to detail?

Our client is a premier dental practice, known for delivering an extraordinary patient experience that feels more like a luxury hospitality brand than a traditional healthcare provider. Their reputation has been built on clinical excellence, exceptional service, and a commitment to treating every patient like a VIP.

As the practice continues to grow, they are seeking a Practice Manager to become the operational heartbeat of the business. This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented team whilst still retaining some hands‑on patient responsibility, elevate performance, and help shape the future of a highly respected practice.

What's in it for you

• Join a premium, patient focused practice where excellence is the standard
• Take ownership of the day to day leadership of a thriving and growing business
• Work directly alongside the owner as a trusted partner and key member of the leadership team
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including hygienists, dental assistants, and front office professionals
• Competitive salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus benefits.

You'll be responsible for

• Leading all day to day operations of the practice and ensuring an exceptional patient experience
• Coaching, developing, and inspiring a high performing team across clinical support and administrative functions
• Driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement throughout the practice
• Optimising systems, workflows, communication, and patient flow to maximise efficiency and service quality

You'll need

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Practice Director, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within a dental practice
• Clear experience and understanding of a dental front office
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• A proven track record of improving operational performance, patient experience, and team engagement
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand business performance metrics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship building skills
• A passion for excellence and a genuine desire to create world class patient experiences

Location:

West LA, California - Full time, on site position.

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.