Clinical Practice Manager

Job Summary:

This position will serve as the Practice Manager for the Dental Faculty Practice in the School of Dental Medicine. This position will manage the administrative and financial day-to-day operations of the Dental Faculty Practice (DFP) and the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Service. This position will manage the administrative/clinical support teams for the Dental Faculty Practice unit.

This position will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Professional Practice, and collaborate closely with Associate Dean for Financial Affairs and Strategic Projects, Clinical Director of Dental Faculty Practice, Director of Human Resources, and other leadership positions to ensure long term success and sustainability of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will have operational oversight of multi-disciplinary practice operations of twenty-plus generalists, specialists, and surgeons in the Faculty Practice.

• Participate in the management of revenue generation and expense management of approximately $2 million in patient activity.

• Manage staff to coordinate all patient care activities for faculty practice to include, but not limited to, patient callbacks, patient assignment, risk management, progress monitoring, facilities adequacy, patient access to multiple disciplines, and efficient use of personnel and other resources.

• Work closely with the Clinical Director of Faculty Practice to make recommendations and implement practice-wide quality priorities and annual performance improvement plans for personnel and processes.

• Oversee processes related to billing, accounts receivable, collections and patient registration activities for the practice level. Collaborate with leadership in the SDM Financial Affairs group to set resource and productivity goals.

• Liaison with hospitals, practice plans (CU Medicine) and inter-school clinical programs for the benefit of the practice and mission of the school.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in City, State.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally-recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens.

Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, the School of Dental Medicine is located on the growing University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

As a vibrant member of the campus and the local community, the School of Dental Medicine educates more than 400 students, receives about $5 million in external research funding and provides nearly 100,000 clinical visits both on the Anschutz Medical Campus and across the state of Colorado.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 4-6 years of professional experience in a dental, academic dental, or medical practice setting, including practice management.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in dental or medical practice management or related position.

• Experience in an academic dental setting, to include practice or clinical program management.

• Experience supervising both administrative and clinical staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral communications.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Knowledge of dental procedures

   

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: SDMHR, sdmhr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 3/26/26. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $83,170-$105,793

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.