Posted July 09, 2020
With dental professionals in short supply and high demand, attracting candidates is critical to your practice running smoothly and getting back to business. Making sure your job description resonates with potential candidates in the current climate is paramount.
So much has changed since offices shut down and reopened during the pandemic that job descriptions need to change, too. Aside from the usual – qualifications, experience level, days/hours, and compensation – there is a new standard (or there should be anyway) that includes addressing the safety, operations, culture, and values of a practice group.
The transparency and ability to communicate your office culture to a potential employee cannot be understated or undervalued these days.
We all know that this is the #1 concern right now for dental professionals. Your ability to communicate new measures is key in breeding confidence and winning over potential candidates.
During Shut Down:
Today:
DentalPost’s polling data shows that not all practices are equal when it comes to employee offerings. If your office culture and benefits stand out, now is the time to toot your own horn.
Did you / do you…
Trust is the most important quality job seekers are looking for in an employer right now. Even if you didn’t do all the right things during the Covid-19 shutdown, showing that you learned and grew from the experience is almost as good as having done it right the first time. You get points for learning, growing, and being willing to continue to get better. Together, you can work out the details, but it starts with trust.
Do:
Don’t:
Are you looking to work for a practice that offers stability and operates with integrity? Would you like to work for a dentist with an excellent reputation in the community and among dental peers?
Look no further. We are a COVID-19 proactive office that makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our team and patients. We provide PPE that includes high-volume evacuation devices for intraoral use along with the usual gowns, shields, and gloves. Plus, we offer a wide variety of hand instruments.
We can tell you why we’re great, but our long-standing team members are the real testament. Why do they stay? Because we invest in them and their continuing education and personal growth. And also because we like to have fun while working hard in a respectful environment.
We are seeking a qualified RDH who:
We are looking for a full-time hygienist with 3+ years of experience. Competitive salary, benefits, and paid vacation. If this is you, then come meet your forever dental home!
This is just an example of a great job description. Do what is authentically yours. What can you honestly say about your practice that makes you stand out in the sea of job posting sameness? It will be noticed and appreciated and says a lot about who you are that you took the time to do so.
Reference more tips on writing the perfect job descriptions here.
And remember, DentalPost has the tools and resources to help you get your practice restaffed and your patients back in your chairs! Download our FREE Ultimate Dental Hiring Toolkit, complete with worksheets, checklists, tips, and best practices to help you build a better team.
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