Silkin Management Group blog sites have been presenting over the last several weeks a variety of sample office policies that Silkin Management Group consultants use with clients. Given the importance of having office policies to the smooth running of any business, whether a health care office or not, Silkin Management Group has put together a 400 page Office Policy and Job Description Manual from which these sample policies are taken.
Today we’ll present a sample policy that can be used with new employees.
NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PLUS PERFORMANCE REVIEW SAMPLE POLICY
An orientation and training program is conducted for all new employees. We’ll introduce you to office policies and help you adjust to our practice. Any time you have questions, ask – we’re here to help.
As required you may be asked to attend continuing education classes to improve your skills.
During the initial orientation and training period you have the opportunity to demonstrate your attitudes and abilities and decide if your philosophy and goals are compatible with those of the practice. You may leave of your own volition or be dismissed without notice during this time. You will not accumulate seniority nor be eligible for benefits.
Upon satisfactory completion of the orientation and training period you are:
- Considered potentially qualified
- Reclassified as a regular or temporary employee
- Given seniority retroactive to your starting date
- Enrolled in the office benefit plan (if applicable)
Performance Review
New employees will receive one written evaluation of their job performance after the first 90 days of employment. The review is conducted by the Office Manager and/or Doctor. This will give all of us a chance to determine where improvement or assistance and training is needed.
Silkin Management Group’s Office Policy and Job Description Manual contains many more sample policies that can easily be adapted to any health care office. If you’d like more information about this manual or Silkin Management Group’s services, visit our website at: www.silkinmanagementgroup.com
Jack Hennessy
Silkin Management Group Consultant
