Job Title: Assistant Office Manager
Location: Just 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry – 9704 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield Va..
Reports To: Office Manager / Practice Owner
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
Billing & Collections (Primary Focus)
- Manage billing operations including insurance claims, patient billing, and payment collections.
- Track and follow up on outstanding accounts and denied claims.
- Maintain Medicaid, PPO, and fee-for-service billing compliance.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate collections.
- Provide clear financial communication and payment options to patients and guardians.
Front Office & Administrative Operations
- Supervise front desk operations, including scheduling, check-in/check-out, and insurance verification.
- Train and support front office staff on Dentrix, Dolphin and office protocols.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and high levels of patient satisfaction through excellent service.
Marketing & Growth Initiatives
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and assessment of internal and external marketing strategies.
- Support new patient acquisition efforts through referral programs, digital outreach, and community events.
- Monitor and improve the practice’s online presence and reputation (e.g., Google reviews).
- Assist in recall and reactivation campaigns to maintain patient retention.
Leadership & Support
- Serve as acting front office lead when the Office Manager is unavailable.
- Assist in the hiring, onboarding, and training of front office staff.
- Promote a team-oriented culture focused on efficiency, professionalism, and family-centered care.
- Collections Performance Bonus: Offered
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of dental front office experience with emphasis on billing and collections (required).
- Proficiency with Dentrix software (required).
- Knowledge of Medicaid, PPO, and fee-for-service billing (required).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Experience in marketing or outreach coordination (preferred).
- Passion for working with children and families in a pediatric dental environment.