Clinical Office Manager
Cherry Tree Dental · Stevens Point, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
What you'll do:
- Administrative Management
- Oversee daily front office operations to maintain organization and workflow efficiency
- Manage and maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Implement and uphold office policies and standard operating procedures
- Cook up and utilize practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Ascend)
- Cook up and utilize staff meetings, continuing education sessions, and team training
- Financial Oversight
- Maintain and manage accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P)
- Supervise insurance billing, claims processing, and follow-ups
- Avoiding late payments and collecting co-pays and patient balances at the time of service
- Develop and maintain the office budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Track cash flow
- Team Leadership and Human Resources
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage front office, billing, and administrative personnel
- Conduct staff performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback
- Manage daily and long-term staff scheduling to ensure optimal patient flow and service coverage
- Foster positive team culture, mediate conflicts, and support staff engagement
- Ensure adherence to employment laws, OSHA standards, and state dental board regulations
- Patient Relations and Experience
- Ensure welcoming and professional patient experience from scheduling to post-treatment follow-up
- Resolve patient concerns or complaints in a prompt and professional manner
- Oversee the new patient intake process and ensure effective communication at all stages
- Promote treatment acceptance through financial consultations and patient education
- Manage patient recall and reactivation programs to support continuity of care
- Practice Growth and Marketing
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as: production, collection rate, new patient numbers, and patient retention
- Collaborate on marketing strategies, such as reviews, referrals, or social media
- Build relationships with referring providers and community partners
- Monitor and execute marketing campaigns
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control regulations
- Conduct regular audits to assess regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred
- Education and related work experience can be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
- Proven experience in dental office management or healthcare administration
- Proficient with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of dental insurance processes, CDT coding, and billing practices
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays