Posts Tagged ‘optometry’
5 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Office Manager
Maintaining a successful optometry practice is just as challenging as building one from the ground up. A capable office manager could prove to be a big help, but only if they’re properly managed. If your optometry practice is riddled with administrative hiccups and daily issues adversely affecting productivity, it’s a sign that you need to work on your…
Read MoreOptometry Practice Compensation: How to Do It Right
Managing optometry practice compensation can be quite a daunting task. It involves a careful review and thorough analysis of finances, market salary, individual employee performance, overall business costs, and more. As is with most businesses, compensation is one of the major expenses of all optometry practices. Unfortunately, many optometrists have a hard time managing their…
Read MoreNew OD: Knowing Your Worth
Studying optometry and becoming a certified optometry doctor is no small achievement. It is now time to venture into the field and look for a job to kick start your career. Practical learning is different from theoretical knowledge. As a new graduate, you still have a lot to learn with experience, but don’t let that…
Read More5 Ways To Manage Stress At Your Optometry Practice
The modern optometrist has to deal with an influx of patients, manage their staff, and may have to raise a family at the same time. On top of that, they have to invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to keep up with the latest trends. These are just some of the factors an optometrist may have…
Read MoreYour Work Environment Matters. Inside look to Bailey Nelson
The great leadership guru Simon Sinek has said, a company’s Culture and Values need to be more than something written on a wall at corporate headquarters. It needs to be lived and nurtured by everyone. From my initial conversations with the cofounder and the leadership team to now working and meeting people in every role…
Read MoreDecoding the Toxic Workplace
Dealing with a toxic workplace can drain you of your mental and physical energy really fast. Gender discrimination, passive-aggressive communication, forced overwork, etc., are all signs of a toxic work environment. Whether you have felt toxicity spreading among your employees or are trapped in a toxic optometry practice yourself, protecting your mental health should be…
Read MoreHow to Boost Your Immune System during COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted countries all over the globe in unimaginable ways. People are being advised to maintain social distancing and stay inside their homes as much as they can. Healthcare workers fighting the virus on the front lines are at a greater risk of illness as they’re almost constantly exposed to the virus…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Exposure in Your Office. Is it Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
Optometrists are essential healthcare workers that continue to provide eye care to patients even during critical times. They need to keep the health and safety of their staff and patients as a top priority and take extra precautions that are in accordance with the CDC’s patient care guidance. Many states have their own guidelines for…
Read MoreThe Realities of a New Sublease OD
While there are many perks to being a sublease optometrist, going from zero experience professionally to starting your own practice can be scary, and rightfully so. Let’s debunk some myths about opening your own optometry clinic when you’re fresh out of school. You Will Be Your Own Boss Since you will be subleasing, you’ll technically…
Read More4 Ways You Can De-Stress at Work when you have a Full Book.
In times like these, taking a small break can work wonders for your mind. When you’re constantly working, your brain starts working against you. Adopt the following easy ways to make sure your productivity at work isn’t compromised and you’re able to go work without dreading it each day. 1. Listen to Relaxing Music Slow…
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