Finance and Family Practice Management
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Date: July 21st, 2008
Category: Generals
Family practice financial duties including accounts payable/receivable, payroll and the budget may be administered by the office manager or the office bookkeeper. Practice administration is often handled by the office manager. If the office manager is not performing financial duties, he/she is responsible for overseeing those who do. Again, the size of the family practice is usually the first consideration when deciding who to assign financial related duties to.
Human Resources and Family Practice Management
Hiring and dismissing staff, overseeing staff activity, creating employee manuals, managing employee benefits, employee files and employee accomplishment is usually handled by the family practice office manager.
Marketing and Family Practice Management
Office managers, in the absence of a dedicated marketing manager, may perform all tasks related to advertising, community relations and building the practice.
Qualifications of the Family Practice Office Management Candidate
Specific qualifications usually vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the family practice and the expectation of the physicians involved.
A college degree is usually a prerequisite. Certification as a medical office manager is a plus. Certification usually guarantees a certain amount of training in the required skills and tasks. In some cases, practical experience is as valuable as a degree.