Practice Manager

Location: Stark 1 Practice (Southeast Portland)

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Schedule: 5 8-hour shifts

Expected Hiring Range: $67,000 - $82,000 salaried position

Position Summary

In partnership with the Managing Dentist, the purpose of the Practice Manager is to ensure that the dental office provides exemplary customer service, via engaged employees, in an efficient, profitable manner. The Practice Manager is responsible for all activities of a dental office to ensure efficient and effective operation in the caring for dental patients; ensures that corporate policies and procedures are implemented and followed.

• Essential Position Functions
• Take ownership of entire office staff including, but not limited to, customer loyalty, employee engagement, financials, marketing, staffing, facilities, patient count, office efficiencies and legal compliance.
• Regularly monitor all key performance areas of office, e.g., budget, staffing levels, schedules, OTC collections, Balanced Scorecard objectives, outside & internal referrals, doctor productivity; and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Regularly identify opportunities for, and threats to, success of overall office and takes action.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed and that all core values are exemplified and propagated throughout the office.
• Ensure that every patient encounter is a “wow” experience.
• Ensure that all patient access standards are met at all times.
• Ensure work environment is safe & healthful at all times, and that all work practices comply with OSHA/OR-OSHA/WISHA requirements.
• Resolve patient complaints.
• Forecast and monitor staffing needs and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coach and mentor staff by example and through timely use of clearly communicated
• expectations, action plans, progress meetings, performance reviews, etc.
• Ensure productive, team-oriented work environment free of harassment and other undesirable, non-productive behaviors.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to provide information to staff and solicit feedback from staff.
• Ensure achievement of all financial goals, e.g., EBITDA.
• Provide stewardship of all financial affairs of the office.
• Prepare, submit and monitor entire office budget.
• Partner with marketing department to promote Willamette Dental to current and prospective customer, employer groups, brokers, etc.
• Ensure that all legal requirements are followed, e.g., HIPAA, FDA.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred but not required, and a minimum of two years’ experience in management role preferably in healthcare OR equivalent combination of education and experience which will provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration is desirable. A demonstrated background in significant leadership roles with a history of setting and achieving “stretch” goals is preferred.