MGMA Member Spotlight: Marie Eslick on Prioritizing Culture Through Strategic HR Insights
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams interviews Marie Eslick, Director of Human Resources at Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, about her strategies for managing HR in a rapidly growing dermatology practice.
Eslick shares the journey of Apex's expansion from one location to 14 locations across multiple cities. She underscores her commitment to fostering a robust organizational culture through recognition programs, clear communication of values, and employee engagement initiatives. Eslick's strategies for competitive benefits and compensation packages, streamlined recruiting and onboarding processes, and ensuring cultural fit for new hires have been instrumental in this growth.
Main Takeaways:
Eslick shares the journey of Apex's expansion from one location to 14 locations across multiple cities. She underscores her commitment to fostering a robust organizational culture through recognition programs, clear communication of values, and employee engagement initiatives. Eslick's strategies for competitive benefits and compensation packages, streamlined recruiting and onboarding processes, and ensuring cultural fit for new hires have been instrumental in this growth.
Main Takeaways:
- Prioritizing organizational culture and a people-first approach to support rapid growth
- Implementing recognition programs, clear values communication, and sponsorship of charity events
- Negotiating competitive benefits packages and adding voluntary coverage options
- Utilizing applicant tracking systems and checklists to improve hiring and onboarding
- Focusing on cultural fit through phone screens and on-site interviews
New MGMA Book
Eslick is also featured in the new MGMA book "Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Human Resources Management Edition."
Unlock the secrets to success in medical practice HR management with "Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Human Resources Management Edition. "Empower your team, optimize your organizational culture and chart a course toward excellence in HR management. Be sure to get your copy when this book comes out May 2024 and embark on a transformative journey toward building a stronger, more resilient medical practice. Foster a thriving workplace culture and unlock the full potential of your medical practice with this essential guide.
Sources Mentioned:
Marie Eslick, Director of Human Resources at Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Apex Dermatology website
ADP applicant tracking and HR systems
Miles for Melanoma charity event
MGMA Resources:
Eslick is also featured in the new MGMA book "Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Human Resources Management Edition."
Unlock the secrets to success in medical practice HR management with "Advanced Strategy for Medical Practice Leaders: Human Resources Management Edition. "Empower your team, optimize your organizational culture and chart a course toward excellence in HR management. Be sure to get your copy when this book comes out May 2024 and embark on a transformative journey toward building a stronger, more resilient medical practice. Foster a thriving workplace culture and unlock the full potential of your medical practice with this essential guide.
Sources Mentioned:
Marie Eslick, Director of Human Resources at Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Apex Dermatology website
ADP applicant tracking and HR systems
Miles for Melanoma charity event
MGMA Resources:
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Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you would like us to interview or if you'd like to appear on the member spotlight podcast. Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com. If you have a question for our Sr Advisor Cristy Good, email advisor@mgma.com.
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Are your patients concerned about out-of-pocket costs? Is your practice looking for a way to help address those concerns and improve the patient experience? Then, you may want to consider offering the CareCredit credit card as a payment option. For over thirty-five years, CareCredit, a Synchrony solution, has been offering patients a way to pay for health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance. CareCredit can seamlessly integrate with your business and offer a valuable financing option for your patients so they can pay for services or products over time to help fit their budget. To learn more about how CareCredit works for you and your patients, visit www.carecredit.com/mgmapodcast.
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