Medical Office Manager

Managing staff

How to curb office gossip in your medical practice

Office gossip can quickly create a toxic environment, especially in a medical practice where teamwork and trust are essential for patient care. As a medical office manager, it’s your responsibility to maintain a professional atmosphere where everyone feels respected and focused on their work. Gossip undermines that environment, breeding negativity, reducing productivity, and … [Read more...] about How to curb office gossip in your medical practice

How to supervise former peers as a new medical office manager

Congratulations on your promotion! Moving into the role of medical office manager is an exciting step in your career. But with this new position comes the challenge of supervising people who were once your peers. It’s a tricky situation, but with the right approach, you can manage these relationships while earning the respect and trust of your team. Here are some practical … [Read more...] about How to supervise former peers as a new medical office manager

How to Handle Staff Scheduling Challenges Without Losing Your Mind

Staff scheduling is one of the most delicate juggling acts in your role. Between time-off requests, unexpected call-outs, and making sure the office runs smoothly every day, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly putting out fires. While you can’t control everything, you can put systems in place that make scheduling more manageable—and keep your sanity intact in the … [Read more...] about How to Handle Staff Scheduling Challenges Without Losing Your Mind

How to help your staff become more financially literate

Financial literacy is essential for the smooth operation of a medical office. When your staff understands basic financial principles, they contribute more effectively to the practice’s overall financial health. Improving financial literacy among your team not only helps in managing day-to-day tasks more efficiently but also empowers staff to make informed decisions that benefit … [Read more...] about How to help your staff become more financially literate

What to do when your doctor becomes a patient

Their role as healers makes it easy to forget physicians are subject to the same illnesses that befall other humans. They are not invincible, even though their silence about their own health might lead staff and patients to believe otherwise. Physician illness is a topic that's not often discussed, even within the physician community. When physicians do broach the subject, … [Read more...] about What to do when your doctor becomes a patient

Becoming Your Office’s Chief Learning Officer (Without the Fancy Title)

In large organizations, a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) is responsible for developing and overseeing learning and development strategies to ensure employees continuously improve their skills. But what if you could bring that same level of professional development to your medical office? As a medical office manager, you are already responsible for efficiency, team development, … [Read more...] about Becoming Your Office’s Chief Learning Officer (Without the Fancy Title)

Quick Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet

Introduction Workplace conflicts happen—it’s just part of working with people. As an office manager, you’re often the go-to person for keeping things from boiling over and helping everyone get back on the same page. Whether it’s a disagreement between coworkers, frustration over office policies, or just a simple miscommunication, knowing how to step in the right way can make a … [Read more...] about Quick Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet

Job Security Is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency  

By Lynne Curry Job security is dead for four out of every five U.S. employees. U.S. According to a December 2024 survey of 1,115 U.S. employees: 92% fear a recession in 2025. 81% worry about losing their jobs. 76% expect layoffs to rise. 63% foresee more business closures than in 2024. 57% think finding a job will be harder. 52% anticipate worsening … [Read more...] about Job Security Is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency  

21 easy ways to boost practice profitability fast

Simple changes to billing procedures, hiring policies, purchasing, patient relations, and other daily activities can have a positive impact on your practice's bottom line. Here are 21 ways you can quickly boost practice profitability. 1. Name a reimbursement coordinator To get all the reimbursement possible, hire or appoint someone to be a reimbursement coordinator. It … [Read more...] about 21 easy ways to boost practice profitability fast