Business Manager

Gentle Dental

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Bookkeeping, Business Solutions, Cash Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Relations, Exceeded Sales Goal, Healthcare, Human Resources, Insurance, Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Payment Processing, Performance Metrics, Production Schedule, Regulations, Resource Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Service Delivery, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today

Business Manager

Gentle Dental – Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

$28.00–$35.00 per hour DOE plus additional bonus plan with targeted $5,000 in annual earnings

Lead a Team. Drive Results. Make an Impact.

At Gentle Dental, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional leadership. Our Business Managers are the operational leaders of their practice, creating an environment where patients receive outstanding care, teams thrive, and the office achieves its performance goals.

Working in partnership with the Director of Operations and Area Clinical Director, the Business Manager oversees the daily operations of the practice, develops and supports team members, and ensures an exceptional experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

If you're a motivated leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving operations, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to meet you.

Location

Gentle Dental Sorrento Valley

11230 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 130

San Diego, CA 92121

Compensation

$24.00–$35.00 per hour. Additional bonus plan with projected annual earnings of $5,000

(Compensation based on experience)

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

  • Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop non-clinical team members
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused office culture
  • Monitor staffing levels, approve timesheets, and ensure training and licensing compliance
  • Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, and staffing needs

Drive Office Performance

  • Analyze production, scheduling, and operational reports to achieve or exceed monthly goals
  • Identify opportunities to improve patient retention, operational efficiency, and overall office performance
  • Communicate key business metrics and performance results to the team
  • Support financial performance through effective scheduling, collections, and resource management

Deliver an Exceptional Patient Experience

  • Ensure every patient receives outstanding customer service from check-in to treatment completion
  • Resolve patient concerns and escalated situations with professionalism and compassion
  • Support patient understanding of treatment plans, insurance benefits, and financial arrangements
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on insurance plans, benefits, limitations, and exclusions

Oversee Daily Operations

Manage the day-to-day flow of the practice and proactively address operational challenges

  • Lead daily team huddles and collaborate closely with providers to optimize patient care and scheduling
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, dental regulations, and workplace safety requirements
  • Oversee administrative functions including cash management, payroll support, bookkeeping processes, and invoice administration
  • Provide front office support when needed, including scheduling, patient communications, insurance processing, and payment collection

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with computer systems and business software
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient service and team leadership

Preferred

  • Dental, healthcare, or multi-site service industry management experience
  • Experience leading and developing teams
  • Denticon or QSI software experience

Benefits

We invest in our team members and provide comprehensive benefits to support their health, well-being, and professional growth.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 6 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays
  • Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
  • Supportive Leadership and Ongoing Development

Why Gentle Dental?

At Gentle Dental, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, positively impact patients' lives, and build a rewarding career with a company committed to clinical excellence, operational success, and employee growth.

Join us and help create healthier smiles, stronger teams, and better communities.

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/