Adding an associate
can be a daunting process. Here is a quick step-by-step overview including
helpful links to more detailed information.
Before the interview:
- Be sure to check all licenses for disciplinary actions.
- Will the candidate be relocating? Know the advantages of your area.
- Have answers to these commonly asked questions.
- Plan your questions to include a balance of technical, experience, behavioral and opinion questions.
Sample Interview Questions
- What attracted you to my position?
- Where have you worked?
- How long have you been in each
position?
- What would your current boss say
that you do well?
- In what areas would he/she say
that you needed to improve?
- How often have you been late over
the last year?
- In which insurances did you
participate?
- What was your average production
at that office?
- What lead you to look for other
positions?
- What kind of notice period do you
have to give?
- Do you have a restrictive covenant
that would keep you out of this area?
- Are you right handed or left
handed?
- Are you familiar with the
equipment used in this office?
- What are your clinical strengths?
- What do you prefer to refer out?
- In what areas do you have interest
in further training?
- How would you describe your
practice philosophy?
- What days are you available to
work?
- Are you interested in eventual
partnership or ownership? How soon?
- What are your income expectations?
- What motivates you?
- If you have ever been in an office
with a light schedule, what did you do with your free time
- What did you do to help fill the
schedule?
- Which of your strengths and
achievements do you feel best distinguishes you from other candidates I
may speak with?
- What do you like the most about
this position? Least?
- Now that we have spoken are you
interested in pursuing this position further?
Be sure to explain
what the next step would be and when they can expect to hear back from you.
After the interview:
- Check references before
considering an offer. Here is how.
- Review your notes. Are there any
"red flags" you should investigate before making an offer? Here
is a list of things to look for: Potential Hiring Red Flags
- If you feel that you have found
the best available match, move quickly to get a commitment.
- Before making an offer, be sure
that you know the current market standard Income potential
varies from community to community.
- Make sure that your contract is complete: Employment Contracts - What a New Dentist Should Know.
Other factors to consider when writing up a contract include:
Onboarding:
Posted by Morgan Pace.
Morgan
Pace is the Southeastern U.S. Account Executive and Senior
Recruiter for ETS Dental. He can be reached at mpace@etsdental.com
or 540-491-9102. ETS Dental is a Dental Recruiting firm specializing in finding
and placing General Dentists, Dental Specialists, and Dental Staff throughout
the United States. www.etsdental.com
