11 tips for onboarding new practice staff
Structured onboarding programs enhance job satisfaction and retention, boosting productivity and improving patient experience in medical practices.
A revolving door of medical assistants, billers and front-desk coordinators drains productivity and fractures patient experience. Yet a structured onboarding plan, one that extends beyond “sign here” forms, can cut first-year turnover dramatically and get new hires contributing sooner. A recent industry analysis found that physician practices using a three-month or longer onboarding program reported significantly higher job satisfaction and retention among clinicians and staff alike, compared with groups that limited orientation to a single week.
Use these field-tested strategies to give every new hire a clear runway to success.
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Ep. 75: Physician struggles, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. (Part 2)
August 4th 2025American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.
