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Office Manager Assistant

Independence Dental Services$25–$27/hrElgin, ILPosted 4w ago

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This posting states $25–$27 an hour. Open practice manager jobs in Illinois post a median of $27 an hour, the middle half $24.50–$30, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Practice managers employed in Illinois earn a median of $33.18 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

The Office Manager Assistant (OMA) supports the Office Manager (Practice Leader) in the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a single dental practice. This role focuses on execution, coordination, documentation, and frontline support to ensure smooth operations, accurate records, and a positive patient and team experience. The OMA does not hold final decision-making authority and operates under the direction of the Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Support daily front-office operations, including scheduling, patient intake, insurance verification, billing coordination, and collections.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate patient, insurance, and financial records in practice management systems.
  • Support End-of-Day closeout processes, including documentation uploads and verification.
  • Assist with supply ordering, tracking deliveries, and escalating issues to the Office Manager.

Team & Office Support

  • Serve as a frontline support resource for front-office staff.
  • Assist with onboarding tasks for new hires, including system access, training coordination, and documentation.
  • Support team scheduling and timekeeping processes as directed by the Office Manager.
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to practice policies.

Patient Experience

  • Support patient communication related to scheduling, treatment coordination, insurance questions, and billing.
  • Assist with recalls, reactivation efforts, and patient follow-ups.
  • Escalate complex or sensitive patient concerns to the Office Manager.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies in all administrative activities.
  • Assist with maintaining licensure and compliance documentation.
  • Support audit preparation and documentation requests as directed.

Financial & RCM Support

  • Assist with insurance eligibility verification, claim preparation support, and payment posting coordination.
  • Monitor assigned account follow-ups and escalate aged or complex items to leadership.
  • Support revenue meetings and reporting preparation as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in a dental or medical office environment preferred.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Proficiency with dental practice management software and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail.

From Independence Dental Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Independence Dental Services hires dental staff and front-office staff in 10 states.

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