What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice Manager of Operations position at Dixon Park Dental Care?
Practice Manager of Operations - Kokomo, IN
Dixon Park Dental Care: 2362 West Boulevard, Kokomo, IN
Monday - Friday Schedule
If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead in a well-established practice with a dedicated team, Dixon Park Dental Care is the place for you. We are excited to welcome a leader who shares our commitment to both patient and team success!
About Dixon Park Dental Care
Dixon Park Dental Care has been a trusted name in the Kokomo community for years, thanks to the dedication and leadership of Dr. Beard and her experienced team. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, our office has built a reputation for excellence, providing high-quality dentistry in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Why Heartland Dental?
Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for our patients, we must hire and grow leaders who will support the business needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Practice Manager of Operations, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.
Benefits:
- Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
- Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation
- Profit sharing, performance and referral bonus opportunities
- Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities
- Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
- Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver exceptional patient care
More about the role
- Strive towards mastery of role by prioritizing and completing all PMO Training needed to develop technical, commitment and leadership skills
- Develop and pursue annual top 10 business goals and 16 personal development goals (5 technical, 5 commitment, 6 personality)
- Ensure goals and priorities of Doctors and teams are achieved through servant leadership
- Bell Leadership Training every 18-24 months
- Support the Doctor Led, Hygiene Driven, Operations focus philosophy through synergy meetings monthly, team meetings weekly, and strong morning huddles
- Focus and prioritize efforts of team to support Doctor achieving their Top 10 Professional goals
- Create alignment with doctor through daily one on ones, morning huddles and weekly touch points discussing communication, connection and support needed
- Commit to serving as a business partner for the Doctor collaborating and developing quarterly and annual financial goals
- Help Doctor prioritize, plan and block schedule for CE through Doctor Education and Leadership programs
- Understand the benefits and metrics of DMP and help Doctor to monitor progress
- Identify and support future team growth by selecting candidates (BA, DA, Hygienists) that are an 80% match for both the position and the practice
- Partner with Doctors to identify skills needed for open positions and proper selection team within the practice
- Successfully onboard new team members through partnerships with recruiting and support office
- Support team members to prioritize and plan their training through Core Essentials and beyond for growth in their roles
Minimum Qualifications
- Operations leadership in a patient care setting (medical or dental) is required
- Proven experience in team leadership and accountability management, ensuring high performance and adherence to practice standards.
- Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Trustworthy; maintain patient confidentially and team ethics
Preferred Experience
- 1 years of experience in a dental or medical setting
- 1 years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
- Dentrix or other dental software experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person once conditions allow) periodically throughout the year (some travel will eventually be involved)
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.