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Is your practice ready to grow? Do you have an associate leaving to be closer to family?  The specialized recruiters of ETS Dental are here to help you find your next new hire. Here are our Pro Tips for hiring an associate dentist or a dental specialist.

Remember it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard! Once you are ready for the new associate or specialist, each day that goes by without your new hire is lost revenue for the practice.

As you begin your planning, here are our pro tips to get your practice prepped to grow:

1) Identify specific growth  goals and understand your practice’s long and short-term needs.

Are you looking to hire your successor or are you preparing to grow into a new office? Do you need someone who is a billing machine or a dentist with specific expertise? Understand the position you want to fill. You don’t need to know who you will hire, but you should know what role you wish to fill and the objective you’re working toward. 

2) Always keep updated job descriptions for everyone in your organization.

Replacing a beloved staff member is never easy, but it greatly simplifies the hiring process to replace them if you already have an updated job description in-hand when they submit their two week’s notice. Make an effort to keep an updated copy of each staff member’s job description on file and revise annually as duties, responsibilities, and the practice’s needs change.

3) Stay in touch with promising potential associates you meet.

Networking isn’t just for candidates, but employers as well. As you come into contact with promising potential associates, exchange contact information and connect with them on LinkedIn. That way, when you do have an opportunity available, you’ll already have a list of potential candidates at your disposal. Even if they aren’t able to pursue the opportunity themselves, they may know of someone else who is looking.

4) Begin the hiring process before things get uncomfortable.

If you constantly have to work beyond capacity or are booking further out than usual, it’s probably time to start exploring new associates. 

5) Always have a plan to present your practice and community in the best possible light to a candidate.

Take note of local attractions, iconic restaurants, and recreational areas that highlight the positive qualities of your area. Remember, you’re not just trying to sell the candidate on the opportunity, but the lifestyle that will come along with living in the area as well. Create a PDF file with links on housing, tourism, schools and entertainment to send out.

At ETS Dental, we are working on your talent pipeline every day. We talk to candidates who are exploring options, interested in relocating, and looking for a brighter future. Get to know us by giving one of our specialized recruiters a call. 

ETS Dental specializes in recruiting Dental professionals for top practices across the country. If you are now or will be seeking an opportunity as a Dentist or Specialist, send your resume/CV today. There is never any fee to candidates. Our fees are paid by the hiring authority.

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