Patient Accounts Manager
OVERVIEW: Manages the department in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, goals, and budget of the department and hospital; oversees credit and collection functions.
Overdue invoice? 3 easy ‘date math’ tips
Most people, if asked whether a date in an Excel spreadsheet is text or a value, may tilt their heads and give an answer that sounds more like a question. Well, dates are actually numbers. The number associated with a date is the number of days it is past January 1, 1900. Take the date […]
Turn a presentation into a PowerPoint movie
In PowerPoint 2010, you now have the ability to generate a Windows Media Video (.wmv) file. First, write your script using Microsoft Word. Outline your presentation, including topics and bullets. Import into PowerPoint and attach to a Theme. Then import graphic elements or create them with SmartArt …
Shorten your commute
Enjoy less drive time by staying off your cell phone. Motorists who who talk on phones drive slower, pass sluggish vehicles less often and take longer to complete their trips, according to a University of Utah study. Besides, it also makes it four times likely that you’ll be in an accident.
How to say ‘I can’t do it all!’
As workloads expand under the pressure of diminished staff, administrative professionals grapple with how to best absorb all the new work coming their way. One executive admin recently asked, “How should I tell managers we can’t do it all?” Other admin pros weighed in:
The price of gossip
Understand the cost of gossiping at work: You will acquire the reputation of someone who should not be promoted into positions requiring confidentiality.
Getting in the loop
Sandra wrote in saying she feels “out of the loop” and is upset by the “do not bother me” looks she gets. Forum readers agree it’s a common problem. “Everybody has to do more with less these days and it can create time problems,” says Kathy. Among the solutions: Jeana says she emails an action list of items she needs for each project with deadlines and reminder pop-ups. EA Patty offers to attend meetings to take minutes for the team. “It helps me understand my role better. I can now contribute to the team and I get a warm reception when I am seeking further information.”
Wednesday is dine-out day
Are you eating out of the office on Wednesday? Emily Pines and Inna Kurbatsky, of the Take Back Your Lunch campaign, are pushing for workers to schedule lunch outside the office at least one day a week during summer.
“I don’t know, but …”
Use these seven words more often: “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.” No one has all the answers; a person who can speak with candor then follow through, gains the trust and admiration of colleagues.
‘Personal portfolio’ or ‘proprietary information’?
Question: “When interviewing for a job, is it okay to bring copies of performance reviews, customer service ratings, or complimentary emails? I have some very favorable comments that might impress an interviewer, but I’m not sure how this would be viewed. Also, I don’t know what would be considered ‘proprietary information’.” — Puzzled