Director of Operations

Remote - Chicago, IL

Director of Operations – Partnerships for Dentists

Multiple Locations – Travel Required 

Full-Time | On-Site with Travel | Immediate Opening 

Six-Figure Base Salary + Lucrative Bonus Program

About Us

Partnerships for Dentists supports dental professionals by managing the business side of practice operations so they can focus on delivering excellent patient care. We are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee up to seven dental practices, providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple locations.

Job Summary

As the Director of Operations, you will lead practice growth, performance improvement, and team development. You will be accountable for P&L performance, operational efficiency, team leadership, and patient satisfaction. This role requires at least 5 years of multi-site dental experience and strong analytical and people management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

  • Lead, coach, and support Practice Managers and office teams
  • Promote a culture of service excellence and high performance
  • Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable

Operational & Financial Oversight

  • Manage full P&L responsibility for assigned dental offices
  • Oversee payroll, scheduling, collections, A/R, and cash reconciliation
  • Review KPIs weekly/bi-weekly to assess performance and drive growth

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and execute plans to increase capacity, revenue, and service quality
  • Identify operational gaps and implement improvement initiatives
  • Partner with doctors and teams on practice expansion efforts

Technology & Compliance

  • Utilize dental Practice Management Software to monitor performance
  • Conduct internal audits and ensure operational compliance
  • Plan for technology or capital investment needs

Relationship Management

  • Build trusted relationships with partner doctors, team members, and staff
  • Maintain a regular on-site presence across locations (overnight travel required)
  • Represent the company positively in local communities and industry circles

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of dental operations leadership (multi-site required)
  • Deep understanding of dental office operations, including:
    • Budgeting, payroll, KPIs, P&L, collections, scheduling, and compliance
    • Excel proficiency for analysis and reporting
  • Proven servant leadership style with strong team-building skills
  • Track record of stability, results, and data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Willingness to travel overnight regularly

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive six-figure base salary (based on experience)
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Medical Insurance (UnitedHealthcare – low deductible)
  • Surgery Plus: $0 out-of-pocket for eligible surgical procedures
  • Free 24/7 Telehealth access
  • Vision and discounted dental program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (optional)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Apply Now

If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for healthcare operations and a deep understanding of dental practice management, we’d love to hear from you.