Dental Clinic Manager - KCK Women's and Children's Clinic

Dental Clinic Manager - KCK Women’s & Children’s Clinic Requisition Number: DENTA002296 Posted: April 30, 2026 Full‑Time On‑site Primary Functions Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of the dental practice operations in collaboration with the Department Chair to improve services and patient outcomes. Collaborates with Clinic Director and/or Department Chair to support and coordinate the provision/management of patient flow and care delivery. Coordinates and monitors the provision of safe, effective clinical support practice which meets the needs of patients and their families. Communicates effective conflict and problem resolution to support a cohesive multidisciplinary team. Identifies learning needs of dental assistants and works with the clinic director/department chair to develop plans for individual associates and/or departmental improvement. Maintains clinical knowledge, competence, and demonstrates leadership through professional development. Supervises and evaluates clinical support staff including, but not exclusive to, annual performance reviews, employment actions, training, and scheduling. Ensures implementation and administration of policies and procedures of the dental department and the health center, meeting documentation and reporting deadlines as directed. Manages inventory of clinic supplies, including ordering, verifying supplies received following established protocols. Periodically evaluates patient satisfaction in coordination with the clinic director. Responds to and addresses all patients’ complaints in collaboration with the Department Chair swiftly within established health center guidelines, initiating corrective plans to prevent recurrence. Establishes processes and systems to monitor, prevent, and eliminate clinical risk exposure in the Dental Department and promotes infection control standards. Leads and encourages continuous quality improvement activities within Dental Services. Performs all duties that any other dental auxiliary is authorized to perform, e.g., charting, taking and processing radiographs, and expanded functions approved by state law. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of five years in the dental industry, preferably in a general dental practice setting. One or more years of experience in management/leadership and clinic administration. Knowledge of best practices in dental practice management, including delivery of quality, comprehensive, and efficient dental care. Basic knowledge of dental supplies, and ordering/management of such supplies. Proficient in the use of MS Office products and experience with Electronic Medical Record systems. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully. Supervisory skills that support team building, a positive work environment, and support of the organization’s mission. Benefits Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Company‑paid benefits such as life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and short and long term disability. Flexible Spending Account. Paid days off beginning at 15 days annually. Nine annual company‑paid holidays; one annual paid personal day. *Swope Health is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.* #J-18808-Ljbffr Swope Health