Dental Operations Manager

Job Requirements

The Dental Operations Manager (OM) is the accountable business leader for a multi-million-dollar office, responsible for driving performance, leading teams, and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires a shift from operator to full business owner mindset, with end-to-end ownership of results, team engagement, and customer experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Own total business performance, including KPIs, revenue growth, and customer/patient experience

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and execute clear action plans

• Lead monthly performance discussions and drive accountability for results

• Build and sustain a high-performing team through coaching, development, and clear expectations

• Create a strong leadership culture focused on engagement, development, and bench strength

• Develop a talent pipeline to support current performance and future growth

• Drive operational excellence, including scheduling effectiveness, workflow efficiency, and execution of standards

• Ensure consistency and discipline in day-to-day operations to maximize productivity and service delivery

• Operate with a business owner mindset, making strategic, data-driven decisions

• Align team and operations to organizational priorities and long-term growth

Work Experience

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated ownership of team or business results

• Proven ability to drive performance through people, process, and data

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare or a comparable service-based environment

• Experience supporting or leading a multi-million-dollar business

Success Profile

The successful GM acts as a business owner-driving results, building strong teams, and executing with discipline. They lead through coaching, hold themselves and others accountable, and thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.