Why is it Hard to Hire Healthcare Admin Staff in 2026?
Private practices are now competing for talent against “work-from-home” corporate jobs and gig-economy roles. This has led to a talent and focus shortage, characterized by ghosting, high salary expectations for entry-level work, and low accountability. Traditional local hiring methods are often failing to produce dedicated, long-term employees.
How Should Practices Adapt to the New Hiring Landscape?
To build a team that functions, you need to be crystal clear about performance:
- Set Standards: Define exactly what “good” looks like.
- Measure Results: Use data to track performance.
- Act Fast: If someone isn’t pulling their weight, address it immediately.
What are the Benefits of Remote Admin Teams?
It is not about finding warm bodies; it is about finding problem-solvers. If you cannot find that talent locally, stop looking locally. Remote professionals who specialize in medical admin provide higher levels of focus and consistency, ensuring the practice runs smoothly without the overhead or “entitlement” issues of a shrinking local pool.
Conclusion
Don’t settle for “average” in your back office just because hiring is hard. Patients notice the difference.
Quick Q&A: Healthcare Hiring
Q: What is “quiet quitting” in a medical office? A: It refers to administrative staff doing the bare minimum required to stay employed, which can lead to delayed patient responses, billing errors, and increased stress for the physician.
Q: Should I hire locally or remote for medical billing and scheduling? A: If local hiring is slow or results in high turnover, remote hiring is often superior. It allows you to find highly skilled professionals regardless of location, often at a more competitive cost with better reliability.
What is your biggest admin hiring headache right now?
