Oral Surgery Admin's Time Out: Practice Management Success Tips Society of OMS Administrators

"Patient-centered care" is more than a buzzword; it's a fundamental shift in developing treatment plans and providing  patient care, and it benefits patients as well as the practices. In this episode moderated by Josh DeVries from Intiveo, our panelists explore curating the experiences of oral surgery patients. You'll hear practice leaders discuss innovations that transform the patient experience at their oral surgery practices, and you'll find out how they are using technology and compassionate care to make a difference in oral surgery.

Join host Jill Dunnam and co-host Halisi Tambuzi (CEDR HR Solutions) as they cover The Great Resignation... or The Great Job Hop, cultural fit versus culture add, plus the whole interview process, including two types of interview questions and interview methods... have you conducted working interviews?? Uh-oh! 

Join host Jill Dunnam and co-host Gary Salman (Black Talon) as they talk all things cybersecurity. They cover the latest trends in cybersecurity; how long hackers scan networks and steal data before encryption and ransoming for it; what they’re doing with your patient data on the dark web, why a cybersecurity is best equipped to fully protect your practice; and practical, proactive steps you can take today to defend your network. For resources and transcript, visit https://bit.ly/somsa-106

Join Melissa Hathcock (Fort Worth Oral Surgery) and Joshua DeVries (Intiveo) as they discuss the importance of effective and efficient patient communication in guiding patients through the complex procedures your OMS practice performs, what features an OMS practice administrator looks for in a reminder service, and how examining your patient communication process and help you save time and remain adaptable. For resources and transcript, visit https://bit.ly/somsa-ep-105

On this episode, we hear from two OMS office marketing staff with very different roles. Livia Auten holds a more traditional marketing position in her practice, while Bob Pendry uses his experience and certifications to get chair-side with doctors. Listen as they discuss how their roles differ, share tips on mileage and visit tracking, and share their most successful marketing ventures and campaigns.
 
Episode Guests:
Livia Auten, Patient Relations/Marketing at Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (GA and SC)
Bob Pendry, Director of Professional Relations at Fort Worth Oral Surgery (TX)
 
For resources and transcript, visit https://bit.ly/somsa-ep-104 or https://www.somsa.org/tips-for-marketing-to-referring-offices-episode-104/ 

Join OMSNIC's Stephen Pavkovic and SOMSA's Donna Germann as they discuss an OMSNIC closed claim that highlights the role of effective communication within the referral process, including the informed consent process and what to do when you have any questions about a referral's treatment. 
 
Visit the podcast page on SOMSA.org to view all OMSNIC resources and a transcript of this episode.