Vice President of Operations

The role

The VP of Field Operations for the Central United States leads and optimizes practice operations to ensure sustainable growth. This role focuses on strategic relationship-building, team leadership, and implementing best practices across regions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a quarterly practice visit plan and attend bi-weekly site visits.
• Build relationships with partner and associate doctors.
• Oversee onboarding and off-boarding processes for associates.
• Coordinate and resolve payroll issues with COO, HR, and Payroll teams.
• Mentor and develop Regional Directors of Operations.
• Realign and expand the RDO team to drive growth and manage regional budgets.
• Conduct monthly operational reviews to monitor SMART action plans.
• Prepare quarterly business reviews for COO and Finance.
• Identify and resolve operational inefficiencies in practices.
• Collaborate with corporate support department heads on strategic initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management within a healthcare or dental support environment.
• Proven track record of leadership in multi-location management.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience in developing teams, mentoring, and setting clear objectives.
• Expertise in operational planning, process optimization, and change management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills for KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Using excel and advanced features like pivot tables and power point to present information.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG), Smartsheet, and other workflow tools.
• Familiarity with call center and telephone routing and configurations.

Benefits

• Strong Annual Performance-Based Bonus Plan
• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

Before you apply

• Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program.

About the company

Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization providing non-clinical, business support services to leading specialty dental practices. Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company has over 225 locations across 28 states.