Practice Lead
Bright Direction Dental · Fort Wayne, IN · 4 mo ago
ConsultingPart-time
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success and performance of the practice.
- Maintain visibility into all staff roles, responsibilities, and task completion.
- Lead daily morning huddles and ensure preparedness of schedules, metrics, and priorities.
- Schedule and lead monthly staff meetings in partnership with the Area Manager.
- Partner with Area Manager to conduct staff performance reviews.
- Train and onboard new team members.
- Approve staff time off requests.
- Cover for vacations, illnesses, and unexpected absences.
- Partner with Area Manager on staffing needs and workload balance.
- Greet and check in patients in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Answer phones and manage patient communications.
- Schedule, confirm, and adjust appointments.
- Meet with new patients to review treatment plans and financial options.
- Process patient charges and collect payments accurately.
- Verify chart entries for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare route slips and daily documentation.
- Work recall lists and unscheduled treatment plans.
- Ensure end-of-day financial reconciliation is completed.
- Partner with Operations Team to manage building or facility issues and coordinate maintenance or vendor services.
- Partner with Operations Team to maintain and monitor schedules to ensure staffing is appropriate.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a front desk or administrative role, preferably in a dental office.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and insurance processes.
- Proficient in using dental office software and general office applications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
- Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.
- Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
- Part-time employees working 16+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off.
- All employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 15-30 pounds occasionally.
Pay
Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually.
Schedule
Monday: 8:00a-5:00p
Tuesday: 8:00a-5:00p
Thursday: 7:00a-3:00p
Friday: 7:00a-2:00p