ment of your job. If you're using an online job search site like Indeed,
be sure to use any relevant filters — the specific education (BSN),
certifications, years of service and specialization — or you'll wind up
with a virtual mountain of resumes that aren't relevant for the posi-
tion you posted. Also, if you're not open to inexperienced staff or new
grads, clearly state that in the job description.
If you're using a recruiter for a highly skilled clinical position, you'll
want to vet the recruiter accordingly. Think of it as a job interview for
the job-candidate finder. Ask about the recruiters' up-front costs, finders'
fees and whether they have a noncompete clause that would prohibit
you from using other recruiters if you retain their services. Finally,
review the entire recruiter contract with a fine-toothed comb.
Trust yourself
Remember, this isn't going to be an overnight process. Becoming a
successful administrator takes a willingness to learn, an ever-constant
push to refine and improve processes, and a readiness to celebrate
victory as well as admit failure. Remain patient with your own limita-
tions — you'll be an expert in no time.
OSM
Ms. Dalke (ddalke@simplifyasc.com) is a solutions consultant at ASC
management software company Simplify ASC (simplifyasc.com).
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one presents us with a problem, we often jump right to giving a
solution. This is a mistake. We should first take time to really lis-
ten to the other person and only then make recommendations.
7. Synergize. Adopt the guiding principle that in a group, the con-
tributions of many will far exceed those of any individual. This will
help you achieve goals you could never have reached on your own.
SOURCE: Blinkist Magazine
