Dental Office Holiday Recovery Plan

Dental office holiday recovery takes a little time.  And perhaps a few deep breaths when no one is looking!  But have faith, that like all things, this too shall pass.  And before you can bat an eye, you’ll be right back on track.   However, there are a few things that might make the first days back in the office a bit smoother.

How we leave the office before a holiday break is a key consideration.  And I’m partial to leaving everything in a neat and orderly fashion.  Then, combine organization with my Weekly Management Systems to keep your practice on track.  Focus on customer service and team interactions, phones and schedules first.

 

Dental Office Reception Manual

Greet Everyone with a Smile!

Enjoy your day back with the team.  Have some fun.  Yes, there is some work to do.  But who says we can’t enjoy our work?  And here’s a fun little tip.  Compliment team members in front of patients.  Say nice things about team members to patients.  Speak highly of the dentist, hygienist, and assistants often.  Be sincere and supportive.  Patients want to be where people are kind and appreciative.

Regardless of the work before us, our people skills and interactions are of the utmost importance.  For without people, we would have no patients and no team.  So, we want to prioritize well.  And create the dental office day we truly desire.  It’s all within our power.  Our thoughts, words, and actions make it so.

Dental Office Holiday Recovery Schedule

Respond to phone messages and manage the day’s schedule before you.  There will be a higher volume of incoming phone calls.  But the right tools and planning bring success.  Additional phone support is a consideration for the morning following a holiday break.  Emergency patient phone calls and schedule changes are inevitable.  Who do you have on the team that could help with the phones for a few hours?   And are they well trained?

Appointment confirmations and short notice reschedules are also on the menu.  Of that we can be sure.  This is where technology is a time saver!   With the right technology at work, we conserve manpower for those things only people can do.  I invite you to take a look at a technology that can confirm appointments, offer appointments, and help with patient registration as well.

 

Dental Office Holiday Recovery & Beyond

Perhaps you are in a place where you would like more than a holiday recovery plan.  Are you a dental practice owner that would like to coach the team to a new plateau of operations this new year?  If you are, I’m here to help you go there!  Let’s take the next 90 days together and expand your vision to reality.

Maybe you are a dental office professional with the desire for greater clarity and organization.  Does it feel like you just can’t get a handle on everything or anything?  Are your days spiraling out of control with little direction?  I’m here for you too!  Let’s get your feet on solid ground this year!

I’m just an email away.   If you would like some one-on-one time, please feel free to reach out to me today.