The healthcare job industry showed steady growth last year, with no signs of slowing down in 2015, according to the 2014 Healthcare Jobs Snapshot, a report from Health eCareers, a career hub for healthcare professionals, providers, and associations. As of January, federal officials reported almost 10 million people had signed up for health insurance or re-enrolled in their … [Read more...] about Jobs in healthcare plentiful, according to report
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Don’t take anything for granted
By Steve M. Cohen bio Both managers and employees should keep in mind that taking things for granted is usually a mistake. Although the psychology is fascinating, from a workplace perspective a key point is that you shouldn't dismiss something unless you're absolutely sure you have a replacement. That goes for a job, and it goes for good employees. Neither … [Read more...] about Don’t take anything for granted
The Leadership Stream is the real Fountain of Youth
By Dale Henry bio Sitting on my deck in Florida, I am reminded that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León and his crew became the first recorded Europeans to set eyes on Florida. Legend holds that they made this discovery while searching for the Fountain of Youth, a magical water source, supposedly capable of reversing aging and curing sickness. Maybe that is … [Read more...] about The Leadership Stream is the real Fountain of Youth
The 8 best management tips from our readers
Managing the people with their problems and personalities is the most formidable part of a medical office manager's job. So here for our readers is a long list of ways to make the job easier. They come from the many consultants and managers MOM has talked with over the years. 1 Hiring the right people Interview tactics Before hiring a job applicant, look carefully at two … [Read more...] about The 8 best management tips from our readers
8 work-saving email tips for busy office managers
Communicating via email saves time. Yes or no? If you're feeling overwhelmed by your inbox, your answer is likely to be no. The sheer volume makes it difficult to manage email which, despite the proliferation of other technologies such as social media and text messaging, continues to invade your electronic workspace daily. Today's office worker sends or receives an average … [Read more...] about 8 work-saving email tips for busy office managers
A less stressful medical office job
If you have a detail-oriented staff member who is looking for a career change, you might want to groom her or him for a job as a medical records technician. A side benefit of the job is that it has made the List of the 10 Least Stressful Jobs for 2015, as identified by job search career portal CareerCast. In fact, it's No. 4 on the list. CareerCast's Least … [Read more...] about A less stressful medical office job
Model Tool: Certification table – professional credentials for medical office managers
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
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