“Welcome aboard!\u201d<\/p>\n
Those two words (or something similar) create a good vibe for a newly hired dental team member. But that \u201cvibe\u201d is sustained by how effectively you onboard your new dental practice employees.<\/p>\n
No doubt, you feel relief having a position filled. And the new team member feels relieved and full of anticipation for doing their job effectively.<\/p>\n
That gap between relief (at being hired) and the anticipation of job performance is where onboarding makes a difference. And this dental office manager daily checklist will help!<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOnboarding is a magic moment when new employees decide to stay engaged or become disengaged,\u201d says Amy Hirsh Robinson, principal of the consulting firm The Interchange Group. \u201cIt offers an imprinting window when you can make an impression that stays with new employees for the duration of their careers.\u201d [1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n Onboarding is a moment that cannot be wasted or relegated to a brief conversation with your dental practice manager or DSOs<\/a> HR department.<\/p>\n In fact, the \u201cmagic\u201d of onboarding requires a well-crafted path that introduces your new hires to your dental practice culture.<\/p>\n Speaking of \u201cculture\u201d that\u2019s one of the core parts (among three others) of an effective onboarding process according to Talya Bauer, PhD, author of Onboarding New Employees: Maximizing Success<\/em>.<\/p>\n Bauer highlights \u201cfour distinct levels of onboarding\u201d (in order of effectiveness):<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the \u201cmoment!\u201d<\/p>\n Even though you\u2019ve filled a vital team position and you want them to get rolling\u2014<\/em><\/strong>it\u2019s essential to prioritize onboarding within their daily workflows for a designated season (according to your onboarding process).<\/p>\n Successful hiring<\/a>, engaged employees, and long term team member loyalty are the results of making the onboarding process a priority. Those outcomes are difficult to achieve if onboarding is haphazard.<\/p>\n Studies reveal that onboarding quality is in alignment with an employee\u2019s tenure with an organization. It\u2019s not surprising that a new hire can sense if they\u2019ve made a good decision to join your team by how you onboard them.<\/p>\n The question of how much time is required to onboard your new dental team member(s) depends on three factors.<\/p>\n \u201d Quality onboarding for a new employee actually starts before their first day and typically lasts 90 days, but it can go as long as a full year in some circumstances. Again, it depends on various factors, so the measure of success needs to be the outcome rather than the timeframe. First, answer this question: What does an effectively onboarded, well trained, fully acclimated employee look like for your office? Then, plan accordingly to get your hire prepared to that degree of readiness for their new position.\u201d [3]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s a strong level of intentionality with onboarding. Again, it\u2019s not something you merely find time to do. Rather, it\u2019s a process you strategically plan for.<\/p>\n Give attention to the \u201csmall\u201d details<\/strong><\/p>\n Daily routines can seem trivial. But for a new employee they can create anxiety (something you want to help eliminate as soon as possible).<\/p>\n The details have to do with a variety of routines:<\/p>\n Keep track of their questions and stated requests. One new employee\u2019s list might be shorter or longer depending on their role or initial interaction with you\/your team.<\/p>\n Grow their potential as you help guide their journey<\/strong><\/p>\n This can be a simple outlined document, a 30, 60, 90-day checklist, or a dated timeline document. Accountability is a two-way street in this instance\u2014<\/em><\/strong>they\u2019re accountable to your new employee process but you\u2019re also accountable to provide leadership to them (not micro-manage them).<\/p>\n Remember we\u2019re talking process here. Step by step they will assimilate into your team as you provide good leadership.<\/p>\n Get them acquainted with your team<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, not everyone is involved at the hiring level. And most have less to do with the onboarding process\u2014<\/em><\/strong>with the exception of establishing affinity within the team.<\/p>\n Onboarding is key to setting your new dental practice employee(s) up for success. They will roll-up-their-sleeves and get to work with more confidence as you help them align with your practice\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n Planet DDS has experience with the ins-and-outs of how to run a successful dental office\u2014<\/em><\/strong>including onboarding your team members. Our dental practice management software<\/a>, Denticon, provides a streamlined system for the success strategies we just shared.<\/p>\n Denticon is the proven cloud-based Dental Practice Management Software<\/a> in today\u2019s market among solo private practices, private group practices, and top DSOs.<\/p>\n Contact us for more information<\/a> about how Denticon can streamline your workflow systems and operational tasks that can help you (and your team) stay productive and successful.<\/p>\n [1]<\/sup><\/a> https:\/\/www.dentaleconomics.com\/practice\/article\/16386293\/onboarding-and-engaging-employees-are-you-doing-everything-you-should<\/a><\/p>\n [2]<\/sup><\/a> https:\/\/www.dentaleconomics.com\/practice\/article\/16386293\/onboarding-and-engaging-employees-are-you-doing-everything-you-should<\/a><\/p>\n [3]<\/sup><\/a> https:\/\/frontofficerocks.com\/office-manager-articles\/onboard-your-new-employee-like-a-rockstar\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Welcome aboard!\u201d Those two words (or something similar) create a good vibe for a newly hired dental team member. 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How to create an onboarding process that produces long term team engagement and effectiveness<\/h2>\n
Prioritize onboarding<\/h3>\n
Plan your onboarding timeline<\/h3>\n
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Phase your onboarding process to cover all areas of your solo dental practice, group dental practice, or DSO<\/h3>\n
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Onboarding new dental practice employees relies on effective dental practice management resources<\/h2>\n