Office Manager Assistant
Independence Dental Services LP•South Elgin, IL
•$25 - $27
About The Position
The Office Manager Assistant (OMA) supports the Office Manager (Practice Leader) in the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a single dental practice. This role focuses on execution, coordination, documentation, and frontline support to ensure smooth operations, accurate records, and a positive patient and team experience. The OMA does not hold final decision-making authority and operates under the direction of the Office Manager.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in a dental or medical office environment preferred.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Proficiency with dental practice management software and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Support daily front-office operations, including scheduling, patient intake, insurance verification, billing coordination, and collections.
- Assist with maintaining accurate patient, insurance, and financial records in practice management systems.
- Support End-of-Day closeout processes, including documentation uploads and verification.
- Assist with supply ordering, tracking deliveries, and escalating issues to the Office Manager.
- Serve as a frontline support resource for front-office staff.
- Assist with onboarding tasks for new hires, including system access, training coordination, and documentation.
- Support team scheduling and timekeeping processes as directed by the Office Manager.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to practice policies.
- Support patient communication related to scheduling, treatment coordination, insurance questions, and billing.
- Assist with recalls, reactivation efforts, and patient follow-ups.
- Escalate complex or sensitive patient concerns to the Office Manager.
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies in all administrative activities.
- Assist with maintaining licensure and compliance documentation.
- Support audit preparation and documentation requests as directed.
- Assist with insurance eligibility verification, claim preparation support, and payment posting coordination.
- Monitor assigned account follow-ups and escalate aged or complex items to leadership.
- Support revenue meetings and reporting preparation as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
