What is a contracted office manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a contracted office manager

1. Explore contracted office manager education requirements

   Most common contracted office manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.2 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   High School Diploma

   8.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific contracted office manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Reports	10.35%
   Purchase Orders	8.24%
   Contract Management	7.29%
   Vendor Relations	5.74%
   Office Operations	5.12%

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3. Complete relevant contracted office manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New contracted office managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a contracted office manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real contracted office manager resumes.

4. Research contracted office manager duties and responsibilities

   • Lead or facilitate formal RFP evaluation; lead negotiation teams.
   • Manage procedural implementation for transition of office to HIPPA regulatory compliance and Medicare PQRI guidelines.
   • Obtain medical referrals for services and maintain paper case files according to HIPAA standards.
   • Review and approve RFP s, certify payroll, travel calendars, employee/subcontractor applications, and safety management meeting trainings.

5. Apply for contracted office manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a contracted office manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams