What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Dental Manager position at Cedar Dental?
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Our general dentistry practice is looking for a highly organized and motivated Dental Office Manager to lead our front office team and ensure the smooth operation of our practice. This role is crucial in maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and service, coordinating staff efforts, and managing the administrative and financial aspects of the office.
Key Responsibilities:
** Have a heart for service for both our patients and team**
· Oversee the daily administrative functions of the dental office
· Schedule and confirm patient appointments to support provider productivity
· Supervise front office staff and support the dental team with operational needs
· Manage patient accounts, billing, insurance verification, and claim submissions
· Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable dental regulations
· Handle patient inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional manner
· Track and order dental and office supplies, staying within budget
· Prepare and monitor reports related to production, collections, and performance metrics
· Foster a welcoming, efficient, and professional environment for patients and staff
Qualifications:
· Experience as a Dental Office Manager, front desk or patient care coordinator required.
· Proficient in dental software such as Dentrix, Open Dental, Practiceworks
· Understanding of dental insurance processes and terminology
· Strong leadership and team-building skills
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
· Certification in Dental Office Management, AADOM, HIPAA, and CPR
· Experience with electronic dental records (EDR)
· Knowledge of general dentistry procedures and patient care flow
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 32 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30