What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Manager position at Affordable Smiles of Harvey?
Job description
Affordable Smiles is looking for an Office Manager for our busy dental practice in Harvey, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have a passion for taking care of patients and will be professional, organized, and positive.
Essential Functions:
- Respond efficiently to patient and doctor needs and inquiries
- Ensure the delivery of quality dental care to patients
- Resolve patient issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, healthcare regulations and dental board standards
- Manage patient scheduling and direct patient traffic flow
- Present treatment plans to patients
- Organize and present financial arrangements to patients
- Oversee the processing of dental claims
- Recruit and train office staff to meet operational requirements
- Manage employee relations and make certain staff have the necessary resources and support
- Monitor and maintain the office budget
- Complete administrative functions including bank deposits, revenue posting, staff payroll and invoice processing
- Oversee collections and accounts receivable
- Maintain patient data according to regulations and company policies
- Take responsibility for the appearance and functionality of the office
- Maintain facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred
- Management or supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare
- Knowledge of dental terminology
- Knowledge of dental office procedures
- Knowledge of insurance plans and claims processing
- Knowledge of Dentrix or similar software often required
- Knowledge of MS Office
Employee Benefits:
- Group health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free life insurance
- 401k Plan
- Monthly bonus potential
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Sitting 70%
- Standing/walking 30%
- Medical, office, and lab setting.
- Hearing – Must be able to hear telephonic equipment and comfortably communicate with Patients and others by telephone and in person.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for business software, and operating office machines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $60,000