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Dental Office Manager-General Dentistry (KINGSPORT, TN)

Dental Office Manager-General Dentistry (KINGSPORT, TN)

The University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaMemphis, Tennessee, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$4,144.04–$4,583.33 monthly
Job description

Dental Office Manager-General Dentistry (KINGSPORT, TN)-24000001IX

Description

Market Range : MR10

Hiring Salary : $4,144.04 - $4,583.33 / Monthly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION LOCATED IN KINGSPORT, TN

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Dental Office Manager administers the comprehensive daily activities of the clinic. This position provides staff supervision, oversight of patient scheduling, coordinating work / duty positions, and conducting routine business office functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Supervises and coordinates office staff, students, and providers to best meet patient treatment requirements.
  • Manages personnel records, PTO / STO / FMLA eligibility and use as well as initial and annual training records / requirements.
  • Supervises, monitors, and manages all financial operations of the clinic including ordering, payment, vendors and support services as well as budgetary compliance.
  • Trains personnel to clinic standards to ensure efficient and effective operations.
  • Ensures clinic and operating systems are opened to patient care and closed at the end of the day.
  • Coordinates extra-curricular activities with external agencies, schools, health clinics and community activities.
  • Assists in any clinical position due to staff shortage or high-level patient care in areas of sterilization, patient processing, and student assistance.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with critical protocol directives in areas of infection control, bloodborne pathogens, and personal protective equipment.
  • Performs other duties as required and necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : Six (6) years of experience as a Clinical Dental Assistant. Must maintain registration as a licensed dental assistant in the State of Tennessee. Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiology Certification required. (Office management experience is preferred but not required.) (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee, with certification in radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring is required. (PROOF OF LICENSURE IS REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of basic business functions and execution.
  • Knowledge of basic dental treatments, terminology, and delivery of dental care.
  • Familiarity with basic dental insurance, 3rd party payors and TennCare.
  • Basic computer skills with clinical and business office software.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and community of patients.
  • Ability to function as a team leader using tact and professional discretion to encourage the highest performance standards. Ability to gather data, compile information, and statistics to prepare reports for internal and external use.

    • Other Professional

    Primary Location

    US-Tennessee-Memphis

    Organization

    Dentistry General PracticeCampus / InstituteMemphis

    Schedule

    Full-time