What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Manager position at Kirkland Cornerstone Dental?
The Dental Office Manager oversees daily operations within the dental practice, ensuring smooth coordination between administrative functions and patient interactions. This role requires managing patient scheduling, billing, compliance, and financial reporting while fostering strong customer relations. With a balanced approach to administration and patient care, the manager supports staff training and development and maintains efficient record keeping using dental-specific software like Dentrix and Dentrix Pay. This supervisory position involves indirect team management and requires no travel.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient scheduling using dental appointment software
- Oversee billing management and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Monitor compliance with dental office regulations and standards
- Maintain organized patient record keeping and data management
- Develop training programs to support staff development
- Coordinate office operations and workflow for efficiency
- Foster effective customer relations and handle patient inquiries
- Supervise indirect reports and support team performance
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in dental office administration
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with appointment scheduling software
- Experience managing patient records
- Knowledge of billing and coding procedures
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management abilities
- Excellent customer service orientation