Dental Practice Operations Leader

Ambit Recruitment South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambit Recruitment South Africa in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Practice Operations Manager to run the day-to-day operations of a busy dental practice in the City Bowl area. You will sit at the centre of people, clinicians, patients, systems, workflow and financial administration, building an operational structure that keeps the practice efficient and delivers excellent patient care.

This role requires strong operational discipline, genuine people leadership and the ability to solve

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience running or coordinating a busy healthcare practice.
• Dental/orthodontic or specialist medical practice experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical and administrative capability.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Experience implementing operational processes and holding staff accountable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the practice.
• Build and manage the master clinical schedule across practitioners and rooms.
• Optimise chair utilisation and reduce gaps and double bookings.
• Introduce and maintain reliable daily operational routines.
• Coordinate operational projects and ensure changes are adopted.
• Manage patient journey from consultation to completed treatment.
• Lead and support the practice team daily.
• Oversee staff rosters, leave, cover and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance, facilities and practice administration.

Skills

Healthcare practice management

People leadership

Systems implementation

Practice management software

Numerical & administrative skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Own transport

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Ambit Recruitment South Africa in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Practice Operations Manager to run the day-to-day operations of a busy dental practice in the City Bowl area. You will sit at the centre of people, clinicians, patients, systems, workflow and financial administration, building an operational structure that keeps the practice efficient and delivers excellent patient care.

This role requires strong operational discipline, genuine people leadership and the ability to solve