Alanna Small
@alannasmall
Director of Operations in healthcare, driving multi-site growth, compliance, and revenue performance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven healthcare operations leader with 19+ years of progressive experience overseeing multi-site specialty practices. I’ve advanced from Practice Manager to Practice Administrator to Director of Operations by delivering operational excellence, team growth, and strong financial performance.
Across my roles, I lead cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives while maintaining rigorous compliance with HIPAA and OSHA. I bring hands-on expertise in revenue cycle management, HR/payroll administration, policy and procedure development, and EHR/IT systems optimization—helping practices scale efficiently while improving patient experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Operations
Commonwealth Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led enterprise-wide strategic and operational decisions across six office locations, aligning departments for growth, efficiency, and patient experience. Managed multi-department operations (clinical, billing, administrative, and HR), drove expansions, and reported outcomes to practice ownership and partners.
Practice Administrator
Commonwealth Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Jan 2015 - Jan 2025 (10 years)
Expanded operational oversight as the practice grew to six locations with 47 staff members across clinical, billing, and administration. Directed HR (payroll, benefits, employee relations, scheduling), led accounts receivable collections and insurance cash posting, and managed standards, policies, and fee increases to support revenue cycle performance.
Practice Manager
Commonwealth Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Dec 2006 - Jan 2015 (8 years 1 month)
Managed daily business operations for a specialty oral surgery practice, establishing operational processes that supported later expansion. Oversaw scheduling, staffing assignments, payroll, insurance and cash collections, and vendor relationships while responding to changing provider and staffing demands.
Assistant Practice Manager
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
Sep 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 3 months)
Administered patient collections and accounts payable and maintained oversight of billing and revenue cycle management across multiple providers. Created standardized job descriptions and improved workflow consistency, while optimizing IT and technology infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks.
Front Desk Receptionist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
Apr 2004 - Sep 2005 (1 year 5 months)
Provided administrative support for a fast-paced multi-site oral surgery practice as the primary point of contact for patients and staff. Managed patient scheduling, multi-line phone coverage, and data entry for insurance and prescription intake.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Montgomery County Community College
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management, Supervision and Management
2009 -
Completed Fundamentals of Supervision and Management coursework at Montgomery County Community College in 2009.
Souderton Area High School
High School Diploma, High School
1999 -
Earned a High School Diploma from Souderton Area High School in 1999.
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