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Assistant Practice Manager

Emergency Dental of America
Nashville, TN
30 - 35 USD hourly (60,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
2 days ago
Office StaffFull-timevia indeed

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Dental Office Manager to support daily operations, team leadership, and patient care in a fast-paced, multi-doctor dental practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong clinical experience who has stepped into leadership—either through prior management experience or as a Lead Dental Assistant—and is ready to grow into a key operational role.

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of clinical dental experience ✔ Previous management experience or experience as a Lead Dental Assistant in a busy, multi-doctor clinic ✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and providers ✔ Ability to support team members, workflows, and daily operations ✔ Proficiency in treatment plan presentation and patient education ✔ Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills ✔ Commitment to exceptional patient experience and team collaboration

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily dental office operations, scheduling, staffing, and workflow
  • Assist the Dental Office Manager with team leadership, training, and accountability
  • Step in to support clinical operations, including chairside assistance
  • Present treatment plans and educate patients on oral health and recommended care
  • Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards
  • Support sterilization, spore testing, and waterline testing protocols
  • Serve as a communication bridge between providers, staff, and patients
  • Contribute to practice efficiency, patient satisfaction, and team development

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of clinical dental experience
  • Prior management experience or Lead Dental Assistant experience in a high-volume, multi-doctor practice
  • Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software (preffered)

What We Offer

✨ Competitive compensation with growth opportunity ✨ Leadership development and career advancement ✨ Supportive, team-focused culture ✨ Patient-centered practice committed to quality care

If you’re a motivated dental professional ready to take the next step in leadership, apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Chairside assisting • Direct patient care • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Operations management • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Team leadership • Staff scheduling • In-person customer service • Practice management software • Dental insurance • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Team scheduling • Clinic experience • Mid-level • 3 years • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Team development • Dental sterilization procedures • One-on-one patient counseling • Disinfection procedures • Team training • Dentrix • Quality compliance management • Healthcare practice operations management • Patient care • Health record tracking • Leading team collaboration initiatives • Patient care leadership • Patient care experience (3–5 years) • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Patient services management • Patient treatment • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Leadership • Clinical staff scheduling • Communication skills • Staffing management • Staff development • Team building

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
30 - 35 USD hourly (60,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
Median for Office Staff in TN: $50k/yr
Specialty
Office Staff
Posted
July 17, 2026

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About the Employer
Emergency Dental of America
Memphis, TN
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