Practice Manager-Dental - Comprehensive Care Center
2 days ago
Bakersfield
Job Description Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience Health coverage for you and your family Generous number of vacation days per year A robust wellness plan and health club discounts Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as a Practice Manager-Dental who: The Dental Practice Manager is the liaison between administration and the dental offices. The Office Manager will perform a variety of duties and training for the dental staff. Attend meeting and participate in selected committees. Review and correct daily production and billing for proper reporting. Follow up on Incident Reports, Injuries, Refund Request, and Orders for the Dental Department. The Dental Practice Manager supports Clinica Sierra Vista Production System and promotes culture transformation to improve health outcomes, improve the patient experience, and reduce waste. Essential Functions: 1. Oversees the daily operations of one large or multiple dental centers, managing budgets, scheduling, billing and Joint Commission Compliance., 2. Review and enhance office operations and procedures., 3. Verify and optimize scheduling policies for improved efficiency., 4. Develop programs to enhance office operations, patient retention, and appointment availability., 5. Must be able to motivate and mentor staff., 6. Is responsible for knowing the billing system and policies involving the preparation and input of information to patient accounts at the same time able to explain such information to patients., 7. Maintain advanced knowledge of software systems to compile, store and retrieve data for administrations reporting., 8. Manage procurement of office and dental supplies and equipment., 9. Complete and submit employee evaluations to Human Resources., 10. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and create monthly work schedules., 11. Address and resolve employee issues in coordination with HR., 12. Review employee time sheets and validate hours worked, 13. Maintain an office environment focused on patient care and customer service., 14. Ensure compliance will all relevant state dental laws and company policy,, 15. Facilitate staff meetings and communicate office systems., 16. Appropriately recognize clinical management issues and bring to appropriate clinical leadership, 17. Reasonable and predictable in person attendance., 18. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. You'll be successful with the following qualifications: 1. Associate degree (AA/AS) in health care or related field (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2-3 years of supervisory experience., 2. Certified Dental Assistant (RDA) or three years recent dental field experience., 3. Knowledge of human resource management and employment laws., 4. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents., 5. The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community., 6. Ability to effectively present information to top management, co-workers and staff., 7. Strong verbal and written communication skills., 8. Sound judgement and decision-making under pressure., 9. Experience in directing and leading a team., 10. Proficiency in office software and data reporting., 11. Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record., 12. Current CPR certification. Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!