Dental Practice Administrator

Tower Health•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Dental Practice Administrator is responsible for Leadership and Management Operations of a Large Group, Multi -Specialty, and/or Multiple Site Practice (affiliate/satellite), in accordance with Senior Management objectives. The Dental Practice Administrator has some administrative authority over physicians and nearly full administrative authority over support staff. The Dental Practice Administrator oversees other department leads, or supervisory personnel, and has a strong foundation in finance, operations, and personnel management. Hires, manages, and evaluates the administrative and non-physician clinical staff. The Dental Practice Administrator has oversight over the financial operations of the Practice; provides capital and equipment needs, staffing needs, and goals of the Practice. Works closely with physician, advanced practice providers (APPs) and staff to ensure efficient operations that maximize provider productivity while rendering quality patient care. Financial management responsibilities include participation in developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets, exploring revenue enhancement opportunities, capital expenditures, ensuring cost efficiencies, creating, and analyzing reports and utilizing operational data to assist with improving the financial performance of the practice operation. The Dental Practice Administrator holds monthly Physician/Management meetings; establishes agenda in consultation with physicians, prepares data for meeting, contributes to decision-making, and is responsible for executing business strategy as directed by senior leaders, in accordance with Company objectives. This role also oversees the clinical aspects of the dental practice, in partnership with the Chief of Dental Medicine. The Dental Practice Administrator enforces compliance of policies and procedures and keeps staff informed of hospital communications and policy changes. Acts as a delegate for all administrative functions / duties in the absence of the Director. Clinical Experience Required, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, LPN, or RN preferred. #STC

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or dental practice administration, preferably within a large group, multi-specialty, and/or multi-site practice
Progressive leadership experience managing administrative and non-physician clinical staff
Financial and operational experience including budgeting, reporting, cost control, and supporting revenue growth
Experience working collaboratively with physicians, APPs, and clinical leadership to support efficient operations and provider productivity
Experience hiring, training, and evaluating staff
Experience leading meetings, preparing operational/financial data, and executing business initiatives
Clinical background preferred (Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, LPN, or RN)

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management Operations of a Large Group, Multi -Specialty, and/or Multiple Site Practice
Oversees other department leads, or supervisory personnel
Hires, manages, and evaluates the administrative and non-physician clinical staff
Oversight over the financial operations of the Practice
Works closely with physician, advanced practice providers (APPs) and staff to ensure efficient operations
Financial management responsibilities include participation in developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets, exploring revenue enhancement opportunities, capital expenditures, ensuring cost efficiencies, creating, and analyzing reports and utilizing operational data
Holds monthly Physician/Management meetings
Oversees the clinical aspects of the dental practice, in partnership with the Chief of Dental Medicine
Enforces compliance of policies and procedures and keeps staff informed of hospital communications and policy changes
Acts as a delegate for all administrative functions / duties in the absence of the Director