Dental Office Lieutenant Manager

Lieutenant Manager - Affordable Dentures & Implants
Location: 19401 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055
Salary: $55,000 per year plus bonus incentive

Job Purpose

The Lieutenant Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of the dental office when the Regional Leader is not on-site. This role serves as a key leader within the practice, overseeing daily operations, financial performance, team development, patient experience, and office compliance.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, results-driven leader with a strong work ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and a passion for delivering an exceptional patient experience. The Lieutenant Manager must be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of the office and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Office Operations & Leadership

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the dental office, ensuring a professional, efficient, and welcoming environment.
• Lead and supervise the office team, including scheduling, patient flow, office organization, cleanliness, and overall productivity.
• Open and close the office daily and ensure the building and surrounding property are maintained to a high standard.
• Monitor office supplies and ensure adequate inventory is maintained.
• Supervise the on-site laboratory, including quality of work, production, maintenance, and cleanliness.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall office performance.

Patient Experience

• Champion an exceptional patient experience and foster a culture focused on “delighting the patient.”
• Ensure patients receive friendly, efficient, professional, and compassionate care throughout their experience.
• Assist with or conduct patient consultations as needed.
• Address and resolve patient concerns and complaints promptly, professionally, and with a patient-first approach.
• Promote a positive office environment that reflects the organization's commitment to exceptional service.

Team Leadership & Development

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding office team members.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training and have the knowledge and resources necessary to succeed in their roles.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to team members.
• Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, conduct, and adherence to company standards.
• Administer disciplinary action when appropriate and in accordance with company policies.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.
• Motivate team members to consistently deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Monitor daily office revenue and ensure reports are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure daily bank deposits are completed accurately and timely.
• Monitor office expenses, including payroll, dental supplies, and advertising.
• Submit invoices to Accounting on a weekly basis.
• Manage petty cash and complete required reporting.
• Submit accurate payroll information for all office team members in a timely manner.
• Monitor office performance and financial results, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, patient record requirements, and other applicable regulations and company policies.
• Ensure patient charts and required documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained appropriately.
• Promote a culture of compliance, safety, professionalism, and accountability throughout the office.
• Partner with the Regional Leader to address compliance concerns and ensure appropriate corrective action when needed.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain open and effective communication with doctors, the Regional Leader, and senior management.
• Keep leadership informed of key office activities, challenges, opportunities, and successes.
• Partner effectively across departments and areas of the business to achieve operational and performance goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, employees, providers, and leadership.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a dental, healthcare, medical, or customer-focused environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees, doctors, patients, and senior leadership.
• Strong customer service and patient-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy when preparing and entering information.
• Strong business judgment and ability to make sound decisions independently.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive results, and lead through challenges.

Benefits
We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).