Assignment Expectations: Length: At least 1250 words (5 double-spaced pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner. Each topic should be discussed in your essay.Str

Assignment Expectations:

• Length: At least 1250 words (5 double-spaced pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner. Each topic should be discussed in your essay.
• Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. The title page and the reference page are not counted toward the required word count. Be sure to answer all questions. There should be clear headings in your paper that show each section you are addressing.
• References: at least three scholarly or industry references -- include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
• Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type.
• Submission: Submit your assignment to the DropBox

Assignment: The focus of this benchmark assignment is to determine your understanding of business practices (BP), professional ethics (PE), and leadership/advocacy (LA) on important human resource topics in medical practice.   

1. Discuss the payroll function in a medical office. (BP)
2. List the pros and cons of manual and computerized payroll systems. (LA)
3. Describe the function of accounts payable in a medical office (BP).
4. Name the steps to creating a deposit of payments collected in the medical office (BP).
5. Describe the characteristics and responsibilities of an effective office manager (PE and LA).
6. Describe and explain several different management leadership styles (LA).
7. List several places where a medical office can advertise for staff (BP).
8. Describe how to lead an effective interview (BP).
9. List several action words that can be used on resumes (BP).
10. List the dos and don’ts of an effective interview (PE).