About the Role
Lead and support clinical and administrative teams, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional patient experiences at a growing pediatric dental practice. This role is ideal for candidates with orthodontic leadership experience who enjoy balancing patient care, operations, scheduling, and team development in a fast-paced specialty practice.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front and back office operations efficiently
- Lead, mentor, and support staff using a servant-leadership approach
- Manage scheduling, billing, daily closeouts, and clinical workflow
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and pediatric dental standards
- Track and analyze KPIs: production, collections, payroll, and expenses
- Handle escalated patient concerns professionally and empathetically
- Train staff on new systems, policies, and performance goals
- Supervise insurance verification, benefit reviews, and patient financing
- Collaborate with HR on staff development, coaching, and performance feedback
Requirements
- 4+ years of dental experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Proficiency with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software
- Orthodontic experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of orthodontic scheduling, treatment coordination, insurance, and patient financing is a plus
- Experience managing workflows for multiple providers and specialties is preferred
- Strong knowledge of pediatric dental procedures, insurance, and billing
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to commute or relocate to Queens, NY
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational skills
Location
- Valley Stream, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-Site
Experience Level
- 2+ years in a leadership role
- 4+ years of dental experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- College degree or advanced certifications preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $25-$35/hour
- $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Performance Bonuses & Annual Salary Reviews
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance Coverage
- FSA & HSA Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Aflac Supplemental Coverage
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- At Pediatric Dentistry of Queens, we are committed to providing a fun, welcoming, and high-quality pediatric dental and orthodontic experience for children and families.
- At Pediatric Dentistry of Valley Stream we value collaboration, excellence, and kindness in everything we do.
