If you have managerial credentials, one of the fastest growing dental jobs is that of the Dental Office Manager. Maybe 10 to 15 years ago, a dental office could do without an Office Manager, but this is no longer the case and they are now central to dental practice success. The manager’s aim is for the office to run like clockwork day in, day out. This is of course easier said than done! Here are some of the key requirements of skills and experience that are needed from an applicant for this position.
Here are the general tasks that the Dental Office Manager will need to complete each day. Of course, this will vary from place to place.
- A key requirement is for the manager to have communication skills that are second to none, as communication between patients and other members of staff is central to the success of the manager.
- The manager will also be expected to resolve any ongoing issues or complaints made by patients. Also, they need to keep a watchful eye over the policies and laws of the area to ensure the office is fully compliant.
- Budgeting will also be a likely task, ensuring the office doesn’t overspend. Supply spend can quite easily creep up over time, and without managing the budget, the office may become unprofitable, which can be disastrous!
As you can imagine, a broad range of skills are required from the applicant including the ability to…
Multi-Task
Because the tasks that the dental office manager is expected to complete will vary widely from day to day, they must be able to juggle a number of different tasks at once and ensure each task is completed competently and correctly. If the Dental Office Manager is lucky enough to have staff working under them, they will also be expected to distribute tasks to the most appropriate member of staff and manage the employee to ensure they deliver.
Marketing is Becoming More of a Necessity
As competition for patients has never been higher, the Dental Office Manager will have to initiate marketing campaigns to ensure the practice can attract new patients. This is why that showing marketing skills is key to the success of an application for this position, and demonstrating this fact with relevant and proper case studies. So, do you think you have what it takes to become an Office Manager? To search for open positions in your local area, you may wish to visit one of the best dental jobs sites online – https://www.dentreps.com/cm/candidate/search_jobs.
