Practice Director

About the Role

Today's Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Practice Director to oversee clinic operations with support from the Doctor. This role focuses on people management, driving growth, profitability, and patient experience, and is responsible for achieving all profit and loss goals. Practice Directors also participate in marketing activities to improve local brand reputation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Doctor to create a positive clinical culture, ensuring team behaviors reflect both clinical excellence and high patient care standards.
• Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, and a positive demeanor, ensuring the office culture reflects company values.
• Ensure the clinic team is trained on and adopts new tools, protocols, and initiatives.
• Understand and monitor Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to achieve monthly goals.
• Build relationships within the local dental community and participate in local marketing efforts.
• Manage controllable costs including labor hours and supplies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Doctor and the team regarding team member work assignments, schedules, clinical priorities, and job performance.
• Handle patient escalations to resolve them in a mutually beneficial way.
• Cover roles in the clinic when business demands.
• Follow established protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and State Dental Board regulations.

Requirements

• Internal Candidates:
  • 2 years of clinic experience within Smile Doctors or affiliated practice clinic.
  • High school diploma required.
• External Candidates:
  • 2 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Orthodontic or dental experience preferred.
  • High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance goals.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Skills

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Immediate proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus Bonus Opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays.
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members.

About Us

We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. We offer every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.