Employment Practices

It can be challenging to balance the roles of healthcare provider and employer, but it doesn't have to be. Find resources that can help you hire your dream team, and keep your staff productive and happy. Get advice on writing job descriptions, creating applications, placing want ads, setting meal breaks, establishing alternative work schedules and terminating an employee.

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Manuals SAMPLE EMPLOYEE MANUAL - 2010 EDITION
10/12/2010 posted by PSC Staff
This Employee Manual template was designed to be used specifically in a dental office. An employee manual is one of the most important reference and communication tools between an employer and employees. Read More Download
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Checklists ALTERNATIVE WORKWEEK CHECKLIST
6/20/2011 posted by Robyn Thomason
If an alternative workweek is not properly implemented, the employer could face fines related to overtime pay. Use this checklist to ensure all details are met prior to implementing the schedule. Read More Download
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Forms PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM
7/6/2011 posted by Robyn Thomason
An employee performance evaluation form is an effective tool in helping the employee and manager recognize the employee's areas of strength and any development opportunities. This simple form provides a rating system as well as space for comments. Read More Download
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Articles FIRST TEST RESOURCE FOR ANOTHER TRY
12/01/2011 posted by SuperUser Account
If an alternative workweek is not properly implemented, the employer could face fines related to overtime pay. Use this checklist to ensure all details are met prior to implementing the schedule. Read More
 
 
Forms THIRD TEST RESOURCE FOR NEW CONTENT EMAIL 12/1/11
12/01/2011 posted by SuperUser Account
Advice gathered from multiple interviews conducted by CDA Staff with CDA Member dentists who were associates or recently had been associates when interviewed. Read More
 
 
Checklists ANOTHER RESOURCE FOR TESTING ON DECEMBER 1ST
12/01/2011 posted by SuperUser Account
Entering private practice as an associate is the most common career option for recent dental school graduates. Becoming an associate provides the new dentist with the opportunity to transition from the academic environment to clinical practice, without the pressures of practice ownership that often seem daunting to a new dentist. Read More
 
 
Checklists TEST RESOURCE #2
12/01/2011 posted by SuperUser Account
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Articles BECOMING A GREAT ASSOCIATE: ADVICE FROM YOUR PEERS
10/04/2011 posted by Katie Fornelli
Advice gathered from multiple interviews conducted by CDA Staff with CDA Member dentists who were associates or recently had been associates when interviewed. Read More Download
 
 

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