Why you need this table: Professional credentials can help advance your career, but first you have to know what type of certification to pursue and what the requirements are. How this table helps you: This table will show you what professional credentials are available for medical office managers, and what the requirements are for certification. How to use this table: Use … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Certification table – professional credentials for medical office managers
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BLS report indicates demand for trained, certified medical managers will grow fast
The good news for medical office managers is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the employment for medical and health services managers will increase 23% between 2012 and 2022. The BLS and other sources indicate that the baby boom population will spur growth in the healthcare industry as their need for medical services increases as they age. The BLS also … [Read more...] about BLS report indicates demand for trained, certified medical managers will grow fast
Loyalty and co-operation are not optional
By Dr. Steve M. Cohen It might sound obvious, but being a key employee, especially a top-level manager, requires above all organizational loyalty. Yet, in many businesses, some employees are working at cross proposes with their organization. Assume that Office A has an objective, probably something articulated in their mission and vision statement. This objective could be … [Read more...] about Loyalty and co-operation are not optional
Start local managers group to make job easier
"It doesn't matter if there are three people or five or 20," says the manager of an internal specialty medical office in Tennessee. It's worth the effort to set up a local management group. She did that in her area years ago and still finds it useful. The setup was not difficult. It was just a matter of calling the other managers and saying, "Why don't we get together and … [Read more...] about Start local managers group to make job easier
How to find out what your staff really thinks of you
What do staff think of their manager? All managers have blind spots, or places where, unbeknownst to themselves, their employees view them negatively. For that reason, a staff survey is a good idea. But a manager should survey in person, not on paper. People will say a lot more than they will write. All that's needed are two questions: 1 Tell me something I'm doing well that … [Read more...] about How to find out what your staff really thinks of you
Model Tool: Certification table – billing and coding
Why you need this tool: Credentials serve as notification that you have acquired a certain level of knowledge and professional status. As such, they enhance your standing at your current job and your marketability should you seek a new position. How this tool helps you: You may already be eligible, or almost eligible, for billing and coding certifications. How to use this … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Certification table – billing and coding
Model Tool: Certification table – health information management
Why you need this tool: Credentials serve as notification that you have acquired a certain level of knowledge and professional status. As such, they enhance your standing at your current job and your marketability should you seek a new position. How this tool helps you: You may already be eligible, or almost eligible, for health information management certifications. How to … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Certification table – health information management
Model Tool: Certification table – compliance
Why you need this tool: Credentials serve as notification that you have acquired a certain level of knowledge and professional status. As such, they enhance your standing at your current job and your marketability should you seek a new position. How this tool helps you: You may already be eligible, or almost eligible, for compliance certifications. How to use this tool: This … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Certification table – compliance
Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions
Why you need this guide: When interviewing job candidates, it’s essential to ascertain whether they have the knowledge and skills required for the position. How this guide helps you: This guide provides open-ended questions to ask candidates–allowing for answers that will provide the insight you seek. How to use this guide: Organized alphabetically by topic area, this … [Read more...] about Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions
Curing the common code: 4 small shifts will help you move in a positive direction
By Dale Henry bio OK, I'll admit it. I am a sci-fi junkie. I love all the action and far-reaching technology of a good science fiction feature. I am a child of the '60s and "Star Trek" was my favorite. I remember that all of the Enterprise's doors opened automatically. (When I was growing up, that had not been invented yet.) Everyone talked on tricorders and communicated … [Read more...] about Curing the common code: 4 small shifts will help you move in a positive direction