Business Manager

Gentle Dental

Salem, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Bookkeeping, Calendar Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Employee Relations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Metrics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Customer Service, Insurance, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Multitasking, OSHA, Office Management, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Payroll Administration, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Practice Management Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Profit & Loss, Secondary School, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salem, OR
POSTED
Today

At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional patient care starts with strong leadership. Our Business Managers play a critical role in creating a positive patient experience, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring successful day-to-day office operations. We are looking for an organized,people-focused leader who is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding service to patients and teammates alike.

In partnership with the Director of Operations and Area Clinical Director, the Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of the practice. This role helps create a collaborative, patient-centered culture while driving office efficiency, team engagement, and business results.

If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy coaching and developing teams, and are motivated by creating a positive impact within your office and community, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Office Operations & Patient Experience

  • Ensure the office delivers exceptional patient care and customer service from open to close each day
  • Maintain an organized, efficient, and positive office environment that supports both patients and teammates
  • Oversee daily office operations, patient flow, provider support, and scheduling coordination
  • Conduct daily team huddles and proactively adjust workflows to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction
  • Address patient concerns and escalated situations promptly, professionally, and compassionately

Leadership & Team Development

  • Directly supervise, coach, and develop non-clinical office teammates
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, and performance management of office staff
  • Monitor team schedules, approve timesheets, and ensure compliance with training and licensing requirements
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with HR to address employee relations matters and support team development initiatives

Financial & Business Performance

  • Monitor office production, collections, scheduling efficiency, and patient retention metrics
  • Review production reports and communicate office performance goals and results with the team
  • Support office profitability through operational improvements and strong financial oversight
  • Manage bookkeeping functions, invoice processing, payroll preparation, cash handling, and reporting responsibilities
  • Collect patient payments and ensure compliance with company cash handling policies
  • Act as a subject matter expert regarding accepted insurance plans, limitations, and exclusions

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate insurance claim submission and treatment plan processing
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of practice management software systems and reporting tools
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Support front office responsibilities as needed, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, and assisting patients

Qualifications

  • Previous dental, healthcare, or multi-site office management experience preferred
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to analyze operational and financial performance metrics
  • Computer literacy required; Denticon experience is a plus
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment

Compensation

  • $25.00 – $27.00 per hour DOE

Location
Gentle Dental Skyline

4755 Liberty Rd S,

Salem, OR 97302

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education (CE) opportunities
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities within the company

At Gentle Dental, we provide the support, tools, and career opportunities needed to help our leaders succeed professionally while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.

Education

Preferred
  • Bachelors or better
  • High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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Gentle Dental

As an industry leader, Gentle Dental & Family provides a large network of resources, including an experienced practice management staff, cutting edge technology, and outstanding benefits to help our affiliated dentists and employees grow in their careers. With 180+ affiliated dental offices serving over one million patients each year, Gentle Dental & Family provides high-quality comprehensive care including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontic and oral surgery. Headquartered in Inglewood California and Vancouver Washington with practices in 8 western states under the brands Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers Dental, Affordable Dental Care, Capitol Dental and Dedicated Dental.

Gentle Dental has delivered high quality care with a personal touch for over 30 years. We have the resources you need to achieve true personal and career success. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company.

We'll handle the details, you focus on your patients, let's practice together.

We build relationships for life:
Our Vision:
Lifelong relationships with teammates, patients and communities built on trust.

Our Mission:
Attract and develop the most committed and passionate dental professionals in the industry to deliver legendary patient experience and clinical excellence.

Our Brand Promise:
We make patients feel valued, respected, and as important as family. We ensure they are well informed and can trust us to maintain and improve their oral health and overall well-being.

Our Values:
Legendary Service
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Team
Continuous Improvement

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.gentledental.com/