What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Manager position at Affinity Health Center?
Are you a dynamic, highly organized leader passionate about community health including oral health? Join our team as Dental Office Manager and take the lead in driving excellence in dental services. In this role, you’ll provide administrative oversight for dental operations, ensure compliance, and champion innovation including the integration of cutting-edge digital dentistry technologies.
This is not a stand-alone dental practice—our dental program is fully integrated within our community health center and offers a comprehensive range of services, including medical care, dental, behavioral health, and more!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization committed to integrated, patient-centered care. As Dental Office Manager, you will play a key role in optimizing dental operations and collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional care to the community.
Salary Range : $60,000-$70,000
- Dental Program Oversight: Provide administrative oversight and coordination of dental services in close collaboration with the dental providers; ensure compliance with regulations; oversee administrative aspects of radiology, infection control, and inventory; manage digital dentistry services including intraoral scanning, 3D printing, workflow optimization.
- Quality Control & Inventory: Maintain infection control and OSHA standards; oversee sterilization and equipment maintenance; manage dental supply and inventory; ensure compliance documentation and staff training.
- Care Coordination: Optimize patient flow and scheduling; collaborate with patient access and revenue cycle teams; improve billing processes; prior authorizations; integrate dental services across all departments to support patient-centered care.
- Supervision & Leadership: Provides administrative supervision for Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists; conduct performance evaluations; assist with hiring and onboarding; promote organizational mission and values.
Education:
- Dental background is strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist).
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or dental-related field.
- Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities to perform the job duties.
Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in dental clinic operations.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a dental setting.
- Experience with digital dentistry technology and services including intraoral scanning, 3D printing and optimizing workflow
- Demonstrated knowledge of dental compliance standards (OSHA, HIPAA, CODA) and infection control protocols.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and dental practice management software.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, inventory, and staff performance.
Licensure/Certifications (Preferred):
- Current BLS certification.
- Dental-related certification (CDA, RDH) or licensure preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 3-5 years experience in dental clinic operations? (Yes or No)
- Do you have 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience n a dental setting? (Yes or No)
- Do you have knowledge of dental compliance standards (OSHA, HIPAA, CODA) and infection control protocols? (Yes or No)
- Do you have experience with dental billing processes and prior authorizations? (Yes or No)
- The salary range for this position is between $60,000 -$70,000 yearly based on skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Based on this range are you still interested in this position? (Yes or No)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000