Business Manager

At Gentle Dental, our Business Managers are committed to and passionate about their office. They ensure that their office runs smoothly from open to close. In partnership with a Director of Operations and an Area Clinical Director, the purpose of the Business Manager is to ensure that our dental practices provide exceptional service to our patients, create a positive team based culture for our employees, and support the overall performance of the office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain an office environment that ensures optimal patient care and customer service.

Directly supervise the office team including; selection and training of non-clinical team members, monitor hours and approve timesheets, ensure team members comply with licensing and training requirements

Evaluate and review office production and procedures to develop new ways to improve efficiency with office operations, patient retention and profitability.

Analyze and organize office operations and procedures, including but not limited to, bookkeeping, invoice processing, cash control, preparation of payrolls and other administrative duties.

Organize the day to day operations of the office; schedule an appropriate number of team members to ensure all providers are supported, conduct team huddles daily, collaborate with providers by proactively monitoring the flow of the office and making adjustments as necessary

Collect payments from patients on any amount that may be owed, including current treatment being performed as well as past due balances; handle payments in accordance with the Company’s Cash Handling Policy

Review production reports and communicate results with the team to make sure the office’s budget is met or exceeded every month

May act as a backup to the front office team; schedule and confirm appointments, answer the telephone, assist with patient questions, enter and present treatment plans, submit accurate insurance claims, collect patient balances

Address patient complaints in a timely and compassionate manner, including escalated patients

Act as a subject matter expert on the insurance plans accepted by the Company, including their limitations and exclusions

Recruitment, retention and termination of staff, work with HR to assess, investigate and resolve employee issues.

Maintain advanced knowledge of software systems to compile, store and retrieve data for managerial reporting.

Ensure compliance with all relevant state dental laws, ensure a safe work environment by complying with all local, state and federal health and safety regulations and laws, and ensure compliance with office and company policy and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to support the office/company.

Qualifications:

Previous Dental or healthcaremanagement experience preferred but not required

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Computer literate a must (QSI experience is a plus).

Location:

Gentle Dental West Seattle4151 Fauntleroy Way Southwest

Seattle, WA 98126

Benefits:

$28-$32 per hour; $6,000 annual bonus. Total comp between $65,000 - $72,000

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision (for employees and their families)

Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

6 Paid holidays and 1 Paid floating holiday

PTO (80 hours per year for hourly; 120 hours per year for salaried)

401k plan and deferred compensation plan

CE credits

Career opportunities to advance with the company

Gentle Dental has the resources you need to achieve true personal and career success.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better

High School or better