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Dental Sleep Medicine Practice Manager (Start-Up Focus)

Southern Minnesota Sleep Center
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial Practice Manager to lead the launch and growth of a start-up Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) practice. This is not a traditional office manager role; this position is focused on building, growing, and scaling the practice.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, enthusiastic, thrives in a start-up environment, takes ownership, and is passionate about expanding access to care for patients with sleep apnea through strong physician partnerships and community presence.

Key Responsibilities:

Physician Outreach & Referral Development (Primary Focus)

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sleep physicians, primary care providers, ENTs, pulmonologists, and other referral sources
  • Execute a structured and consistent physician outreach strategy (in-person visits, drop-bys, lunch-and-learn presentations, follow-ups)
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the practice and referring providers to ensure seamless communication and patient care coordination
  • Track referral patterns and implement strategies to increase referral volume and retention
  • Position the practice as a trusted partner in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Practice Operations & Leadership

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the DSM practice, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high-quality patient care
  • Develop and implement office systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures Recruit, train, and manage administrative and clinical support staff
  • Monitor KPIs, financial performance, and operational metrics to drive growth and profitability
  • Drive a culture of accountability, growth, and patient-centered care

Marketing & Business Development

  • Create and execute a comprehensive marketing plan focused on brand awareness and patient acquisition
  • Coordinate community outreach, educational events, and professional networking opportunities
  • Manage digital marketing efforts, including website presence, online reviews, and social media Identify new growth opportunities, partnerships, and service expansions
  • Develop and execute a local marketing strategy focused on patient acquisition and brand awareness

Compliance & Administration

  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
  • Manage billing processes, insurance coordination, and documentation workflows
  • Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, and supply management Patient Experience & Case Acceptance
  • Ensure an exceptional patient experience from initial inquiry through treatment completion
  • Support patient education regarding sleep apnea and oral appliance therapy
  • Optimize scheduling, follow-up, and case acceptance processes
  • Remove barriers to care and improve patient conversion rates

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in dental, medical, or healthcare practice management (DSM or sleep medicine experience preferred)
  • Proven success in physician outreach, marketing, or practice growth
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build professional relationships
  • Experience in a start-up or growth-focused environment is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of dental or medical insurance and billing processes
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented

Key Competencies

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability
  • Relationship-building and networking expertise
  • Strategic thinking and hands-on execution Leadership and team development
  • Results-driven with a focus on growth metrics
  • Confidence in networking and building referral relationships

Performance Expectations (What Success Looks Like)

  • Consistent growth in physician referrals Increase in patient care acceptance and treatment starts
  • Development of repeatable outreach and marketing systems
  • Achievement of monthly and quarterly revenue targets
  • Establishment of the practice as a trusted DSM provider in the community

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives tied to growth metrics (referrals, revenue, case acceptance)
  • Medical benefits
  • PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Paid continuing education credits
  • Wellness benefit

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a foundational leadership role in a rapidly growing area of healthcare. You will have the autonomy to shape systems, drive growth, and build meaningful partnerships that directly impact patient health and quality of life. You won't just manage a practice—you will build it. Your work will directly impact patient lives by expanding access to treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Visit our website to learn more about our practice: www.southernmnsleepcenter.com

To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience in physician outreach, marketing, or business development, and practice growth.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35

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