What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Manager position at Magic Dental?
Magic Dental Camden NJ, is actively seeking a motivated, quality-oriented office manager to join our team. We provide the ultimate quality in general dentistry to the entire family in a modern, technologically advanced setting with experienced and supporting staff.
General Purpose:
To ensure the efficient running of the practice in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Respond efficiently to patient and doctor needs and inquiries.
- Ensure the delivery of quality dental care to patients.
- Resolve patient issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, healthcare regulations, and dental board standards.
- Manage patient scheduling and direct patient traffic flow.
- Present treatment plans to patients.
- Organize and present financial arrangements to patients.
- Arrange payment schedules with patients.
- Oversee the processing of dental claims.
- Coordinate with dental insurance companies to ensure claims are paid.
- Manage the specialist referral process.
- Recruit and select office staff to meet operational requirements.
- Train, develop, and performance manage staff to meet performance standards.
- Determine staff schedules and ensure operational standards are met.
- Manage employee relations and make certain staff have the necessary resources and support.
- Monitor and maintain the office budget.
- Organize and oversee supply purchases, equipment upgrades, and operations expenses.
- Support marketing and promotion initiatives.
- Maintain patient data according to regulations and company policies.
- Ensure that records are stored securely and in compliance with privacy and security regulations.
- Take responsibility for the appearance and functionality of the office.
- Maintain facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA.
- Creating and issuing invoices for private clients.
- Processing payments upon the rendering of dental services.
- Preparing and submitting claims for payment by health insurance.
- Informing patients of any co-payments or shortfalls in coverage by their health insurance.
- Liaising with health insurance providers to ascertain patients' benefits, as required.
- Ascertaining why claims have been rejected and implementing corrective measures.
- Updating patients' personal and health insurance details, as needed.
- Ensuring that patient information remains confidential.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred
- management or supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare
- knowledge of dental terminology
- knowledge of dental office procedures
- knowledge of accounting and administrative principles and procedures
- knowledge of insurance plans and claims processing
- knowledge of EasyDental or similar software
- knowledge of MS Office
Key Skills and Competencies
- communication skills
- planning and organizing
- problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- judgment and decision-making skills
- integrity
- teamwork
- customer service orientation
Salary is commensurate with experience!
Become part of our practice and part of Magic Dental:
Please contact the Recruiting Team
- Phone: 856-963-0315
- Facebook: Magic Dental NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,953.00 - $75,510.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Required)
- Dental office: 1 year (Required)
- Dental coding an billing: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Polish (Preferred)
- Russian (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations