About the role
Dental clinic managers lead and develop the operations at dental clinics. They often have a background as dentists with further education in leadership or health and healthcare administration. Their role is to balance clinical expertise with administrative and leadership functions.Responsibilities
Dental clinic managers are responsible for staff, budget, and the daily operation of the clinic. They ensure that the clinic complies with laws and regulations, and work to guarantee high patient satisfaction and quality of care. They also handle strategic planning and the implementation of improvement measures.Skills and tools
Dental clinic managers need strong leadership skills, knowledge in financial management, and the ability to handle personnel issues. They use tools for financial reporting, staff planning, and patient management systems. Communication and organizational abilities are central to their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, utvecklingsarbete and verksamhetsansvar.