Mountain Dental is continuously seeking new candidates for all of our regions. As we continue to grow and partner with new practices, many opportunities may become available. Please contact Andrew Lockie for more information. (Contact information below.)
Dentists
Mountain Dental works for a family of dental practices by offering best-in-class administrative and operational support services. We strive to create an enjoyable, patient-centric practice environment while helping you build and grow a strong patient base. Our goal is to let doctors be doctors allowing them to build wealth without the stresses and financial obligations of owning a practice.
Building Relationships
Mountain Dental is proud of its long-standing reputation as a premier dental organization. We have achieved this status by holding true to our mission statement: "To be the professional dental organization that consistently exceeds the expectations of our patients and our staff." Mountain Dental is a place where the highest quality dentists come together with exceptional management to provide the best service to our patients. We offer the opportunity to personalize your practice, live in an ideal environment, receive operational support, and become part of a group of associate dental practices that can help you achieve financial success.
Personalized Practice
Mountain Dental encourages its doctors to take an active role in building their practice. We offer an environment that promotes forming the traditional doctor/patient bond. You will see the patient from the time they come in for their initial exam to the completion of their treatment. This allows you to create strong patient relationships. This prominent philosophy is what sets Mountain Dental apart from the stereotypical “group practice.” All clinical decisions are directed by the doctor with the patient’s best interest in mind. This guiding philosophy results in loyal patients and productive practices without the feeling of compromising values.
Partnership and Teamwork
Mountain Dental provides exceptional operational support for our doctors. We feel it is important for them to focus on what they have been trained to do - practice dentistry. For this reason your Mountain Dental Support Center provides the following services:
Business Operations - Handles contract negotiations with insurance providers and focuses on practice evolution, ensuring efficient productivity and profitability
Clinical Coordination - Handles all supply ordering, orientation/training of new staff, and seeks out Continuing Education opportunities for doctors and staff
Collections - Follows up on outstanding balances and helps to manage accounts receivable
Finance - Processes all accounts payable and ensures timely accurate payment
Human Resources - Handles staffing, benefits management, payroll, team building, continuing education, 401K, etc.
Insurance Processing - Ensures that claims are quickly and accurately processed
Marketing - Handles all the advertising needs of the practice, special events, public relations and community development
Mountain Dental offers unique opportunities for experienced doctors. We work for dentists in a variety of situations and have the ability to custom tailor opportunities to meet specific needs such as:
A relocation without an interest in buying/building a new practice
A desire to lead a practice or expand beyond a currently confined role
A preference to work in a more traditional, 1-2 doctor practice, versus a larger setting
A passion for mentorship and the potential for a clinical leadership role
Planning for retirement that involves a staged reduction in hours and/or the sale of a practice
Our management team will work with your practice to increase profitability for you and your staff without sacrificing the quality of care for your patients.
By providing comprehensive administrative support, you will be able to focus your energies on your patients and have additional time for personal interests.
Our priority is to provide excellent dental care while allowing you the flexibility to have the quality of life you desire.
Prospective or Recent Graduates
Mountain Dental offers you the unique opportunity to be a part of an associate practice with the traditional doctor/patient relationship while we assume the financial obligations that usually accompany such a commitment. Dentists do not have to be concerned about buying new equipment, filling schedules, finding a location, acquiring liability insurance, or hiring staff. You can concentrate on building your own practice right from the start. If desired, we partner our new graduates with our senior doctors creating a mentor/protégé relationship. This peer-to-peer interaction is extremely valuable.
As your practice evolves, your career path inevitably changes as well. Your support team is highly engaged at understanding your vision and assisting in reaching these goals. We recognize the importance of flexibility and striking the right balance for family and other interests outside of dentistry. Wealth building is only part of the equation in securing long term happiness.
With the increasing size of school loans and the high cost of entering your profession, it is easy to see the benefits of becoming an associate of Mountain Dental.
To learn more about Mountain Dental and our unique opportunities, please contact:
Andrew Lockie
Director of Professional Development
(715) 579-4076 or
Originally from Iowa, Andrew attended Wartburg College located in Waverly, IA where he completed his BA in Education and Human Relations.
Following graduation, Andrew and his wife Melissa relocated to Eau Claire, WI. His college athletic experience allowed him the opportunity to attend graduate school and coach football at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. While at the university, Andrew coordinated all recruiting efforts of the football program in conjunction with assisting the other intercollegiate programs recruit student athletes.
At the conclusion of his graduate position, Andrew was selected to join Midwest Dental as the Staffing Coordinator in 1998.
After three years with Midwest Dental, Andrew took a position with a communications company headquartered in Chicago, IL. As the Director of Human Resources for APAC Customer Services, Andrew gained valuable experience in the following areas; professional recruiting/retention, formal business training design and implementation, organizational development, and client acquisition/retention. This experience allowed Andrew to assume his current role within Midwest Dental as the Director of Professional Development. Andrew's focus is recruiting top quality dentists for existing Midwest and Mountain Dental practices in addition to working with new practice acquisitions. Please contact Andrew directly with any inquiries regarding the Mountain Dental team.
Outside of work, Andrew can be found spending time with his bride Melissa and their son Nicholas. His free time is spent with his family and friends. His hobbies include fishing, boating, golfing, and watching the Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes.
