Dental office managers oversee many of the duties that help make a dental practice a successful business. Dental office management job titles and duties vary and include such titles as office manager, patient coordinator, business manager, practice administrator, or insurance and finance coordinator.
What does a dental office manager do?
- Manages the practice’s daily operations, including marketing and communications.
- Interviews, coaches and supervises dental office staff.
- Makes sure the dental practice complies with federal, state and local regulations.
- Manages patient financial accounts as well as oversees the dental practice’s finances.
- Can obtain training to coordinate care and helps patients navigate dental resources as a Community Dental Health Coordinator.
