Dental office Manager/Receptionist Long Ridge Dental - 2.6 Stamford, CT Job Details Full-time $26.34 - $31.73 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish Customer communication Staff supervision Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Managing healthcare operations budgets Practice management software HIPAA Financial performance report preparation Administrative experience Insurance medical billing Health insurance knowledge Team management Healthcare practice operations management Health information regulatory compliance Dental office experience Healthcare financial management Budget management in healthcare Health information management Healthcare policy implementation Financial compliance Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Dental Office Manager/Receptionist to oversee daily administrative operations within a busy dental practice. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in medical office management, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to supervise and coordinate healthcare staff. This role requires a proactive leader capable of managing practice workflows, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and delivering exceptional patient care support. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining efficient office operations, fostering a welcoming environment, and supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality dental services. Duties Manage daily administrative functions including patient scheduling, billing, and record keeping using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems such as Eaglesoft and Dentrix. Supervise office staff, providing training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment focused on excellent customer service. Oversee fiscal management tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, medical billing, and ensuring compliance with healthcare financial policies. Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth clinic operations while maintaining adherence to HIPAA regulations and health policy standards. Handle patient management software to facilitate appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out processes, and medical records management. Monitor inventory control for dental supplies and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement. Ensure compliance with healthcare practice management standards including health regulation policies, managed care protocols, and medical administrative support procedures. Facilitate communication between patients, staff, and healthcare providers to optimize workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction. Requirements Proven experience in medical office management or healthcare practice management within a dental or clinical setting. Strong background in dental office experience coupled with familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix. Demonstrated supervisory skills with experience managing teams in healthcare environments. Knowledge of fiscal management including budgeting, financial reporting, and medical billing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for administrative tasks and reporting purposes. In-depth understanding of HIPAA regulations, health regulation policies, and compliance standards within healthcare practices. Excellent managerial communication skills combined with exceptional customer service abilities. Experience with medical terminology, medical records management, and acute or hospital care settings is preferred. Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of office administration. Join our team as we strive to provide outstanding dental care through effective practice management and compassionate patient support!

Pay:

$26.34 - $31.73 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person