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Dental Office Manager

Western Dental Services
Oceanside, CA
26 - 31 USD hourly (52,000 - 62,000 USD annually)
Office StaffFull Time

Job Description

The Dental Office Manager at is responsible for running and perpetuating a productive, efficient, and engaged dental practice. At the core of your dedication is supporting the doctors, the Director of Operations (DO) and the office staff to develop the practice while developing a successful and positive team.

Essential Functions:

  • Be supportive of company standards while effectively building and nurturing a positive working relationship with the doctor(s).
  • Provide exceptional customer service by making the patient the #1 priority!
  • Management, training, and oversight of our office staff team members.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in our corporate and operations management teams.
  • Versatility in working with analytical and financial data; including budgets, financial plans, and reports.
  • Using information systems tools and reports.
  • Good judgment and a strong ability to work with people like our team members, patients, and management.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Lots of enthusiasm for seeing the company’s business constantly improve.
  • Lead strategic local marketing initiatives that help drive brand awareness and new patient growth.
  • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
  • Comfortable in both a leadership and team-player role.

Qualifications:

Educations/Certification:

Dental experience REQUIRED

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
  • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and/or Infection Control training.

Skills and Abilities:

  • 3-5 years of leadership/management experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred.
  • Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
  • Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong organization, planning and analytical skills.
  • Ability to use good judgment to make decisions independently.
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required.

Work Environment and Conditions:

  • Overtime required as approved by DO.
  • Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions.
  • Safety procedures and personal protective equipment are required to minimize the risks from X-rays and blood-borne pathogens.
  • Potential of prolonged sitting and standing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Family leave
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Dental Office Experience is required . Do you have Dental Office Manger background ?

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Financial operations • Computer operation • Customer communication • Staff supervision • Teamwork • Dental office • Overtime • Customer relationship building • Marketing campaign leadership • Interpersonal skills • Team leadership • Computer literacy • Professional ethics • Writing skills • In-person customer service • Workplace dispute resolution • Full-time • Brand awareness strategy • Employee relationship building • Mid-level • Financial analysis • 3 years • Relocation assistance • Health insurance • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Team development • Analysis skills • Bachelor's degree • Decision making • Team training • Family leave • Travel • Healthcare practice operations management • Organizational skills • Leading team collaboration initiatives • Dental office experience • Employee assistance program • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Office management • In-person • Business operations • Marketing operations • Budget analysis • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Leadership • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency • Life insurance • Stakeholder relationship building • Retirement plan • Team building • Pet insurance

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
26 - 31 USD hourly (52,000 - 62,000 USD annually)
Median for Office Staff in CA: $60k/yr
Specialty
Office Staff
Posted
October 16, 2026
Dental Office Manager at Western Dental Services | DentalConnect