Dental Office Manager, Treatment Counselors

Dental 2) Ofc Mgrs. 2) Tx Counselors Exp req. Clinical bkgrnd a+. Xlnt salary/incentive. LA/SFV areas. Fax: 310-342-0202 [Click here for email] WEB LA549430 Los Angeles Times 2006-08-24


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ManagerDescription:Dental Management Services owns and operates several busy dental facilities under different names in the Greater Los Angeles area. We are a company in growth and we are looking for two(2) very qualified, very dedicated Managers for our business. We have over 45 years of collective management experience. Our offices are under five (5) years of age and are all beautifully appointed. While our offices are very busy, we do not operate like a clinic. We desire to attract and retain quality-oriented Dentists and staff that have excellent communication skills. We pride ourselves on being consistent, dedicated, and hard-working.Job Requirements: There are two (2) positions available for Office Manager. We seek people who have at least of five (5) years of progressive management experience in a dental facility. This position is for a "working manager". You will not only lead the team its daily activities and toward monthly collection and production goals, but you will be responsible yourself for certain tasks. You will lead approximately 5 front office staff members and 7 back office dental assistants, plus a treatment counselor. Our facilities are approximately 60% PPO, 35%HMO, and 5% cash. We do not accept Denti-cal.
Your management style must be task and goal oriented. You will need to closely monitor that job functions are being worked efficiently and productively. You will need to be a firm leader and adhere to company procedures and policies.You will not be the designated treatment counselor, but may need to operate on a fill-in basis. You will need to ensure that patient flow is handled such that patient's are not waiting too long before seeing the Dentist. You will assist to problem solve all patient complaints on a timely basis as we must ensure that we are responsive and attentive in sensitive patient relation issues. You must be able to communicate with a wide breadth of people: Dentists, Managed Care Representatives, patients of all walks of life, and a multi-cultural staff and public. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus for this position, but not required.As a manger of a thriving business, we want you to take pride of "ownership" and take charge to ensure things run smoothly and that we accomplish financial goals. You have bottom line responsibility for your office. Our responsibility is to provide you all the tools and resources necessary to accomplish these objectives.Some evening and some Saturdays are required. We offer a competitive salary and incentive structure, medical and dental benefits, and are working on additional group benefits. Salary is dependant upon experience, number of facilities under management, and your ability to drive the business. Serious applicants who desire long-term employment need only apply.
Treatment Counselor
Busy HMO/PPO beautiful offices in greater Los Angeles area seeks experienced Treatment Counselors with proven track record. You will present Treatment Plans, educate patients, and secure commitments from patients to start dental treatment. You will work with the patients to secure third party financing if the patient does not have their own funds.Requirements:
Minimum 1 year experience
Spanish Speaking – a plus
Proven track record
Excellent communication skills
Excellent patient follow-up skills
Good organization skillsAbout Us: We have multiple beautiful full service dental facilities in the Greater Los Angeles area. All Facilities have been recently built or remodeled with state of the art equipment.Fax (310)342-0202
email [Click here for email]
REQUIREMENTS
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