Front Office Manager

Apa Aesthetic•New York, NY

1d•$100,000

About The Position

Purpose: As the front desk manager, you are the first and last impression a patient has of our office. Your job is paramount to the success of our practice. Your interactions need to highlight our office core values from the initial telephone contact until the patient comes into the office. Your job is to ensure the patient experiences VIP care throughout their entire experience with our practice. Administrative: Register new patients according to established office protocols. Verify and update patient information. Schedule new patients and guide through appointments, Answer and manage all new patient calls and e-mails. Mark and signal in the schedule upon patient arrival using the blue note system to communicate room-readiness. Monitor the schedule proactively, adjusting to minimize patient wait times and ensure smooth workflow. Manage external doctor care with follow up and follow through. Coordinate hygiene appointments and keep 90% of patients active. Maintain a 1.5-month waitlist for patient appointments. Have a running list of “ASAP” patients to fill in cancellations to always keep the schedule capacity at 95-100%. Coordinate hygiene appointments and actively manage them. Schedule follow-up appointments for each patient before they leave the office. Collect payments from patients at time of treatment and be familiar with Accounts Receivable and Dentrix Ascend. Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Oversee front desk staff, holding team accountable for daily KPI's
Manage flow of the office and schedule for the day
Always have a clear understanding of each patient's scheduled procedure, what room they are in, and provide appropriate support
Manage patient experience and oversee team performance
Ensure patient rooms are prepared and offer refreshments. Make note of comfort list preferences.
Assist in the tracking, monitoring, and communication of patients throughout the entire Apa Experience journey.
Be informed of all activity in operatory rooms throughout the day, what patient is in, individual treatment plan, all operatory room needs.
Day prior ensure all LAB items needed are in and any parts needed for procedures.
Ensure all lab prescriptions are complete and address any work that needs to be sent out.
Ensure all client comforts are available for the Dental Assistant prior to appointment.
Continue to develop personal sales techniques to maximize patient conversion.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the process and treatment plans for each patient.