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Practice Manager Dental
A practice manager of a dental practice will be responsible for supporting the dentist with the daily running of the practice and the supervision of staff.
The practice manager of a dental practice will assist the dentist with recruiting and training new staff in practice procedures. Support from the practice manager will include help with accounts, the accurate up keep of patient dental records, all relevant paperwork needed as well as a business strategy for the dental surgery.
Part of the role of a practice manager will be to communicate with other dental professionals and staff, dental authorities and of course patients and other clerical staff within the practice.
A practice manager will often have a varied workload and although responsibilities may alter from practice to practice some of the duties may encompass recruiting and training clerical staff, ensuring stocks of dental materials and clerical supplies are maintained, dealing with financial issues such as accounts or staff wages.
In order to fulfil a practice manager’s diverse job description they must display exceptional planning skills and the ability to control all aspects of the running of the dental practice. An aptitude for numbers is also advantageous as is a keen interest in dental care and how it is delivered.
Several years of managerial experience are often required coupled with the necessary skills gained from working within a dental or healthcare environment in an administrative or clerical role.
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- Category:
- Medical/Dental/Health Care
- Published:
- 10 Jun 08
- Based in:
- Edinburgh
- Salary:
- Negotiable