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Human Resource Management in a medical practice includes the following:

1. Coordinate the recruitment and orientation process of clinical and nonclinical staff.
2. Manage the retention of clinical and nonclinical staff.
3. Develop and monitor an effective staffing strategy.
4. Develop, implement and evaluate performance management programs for clinical and nonclinical staff.
5. Develop and implement staff compensation and benefit plans.
6. Provide systems, processes and structure for administrative and clinical training for medical providers, employees and students.
7. Establish systems and processes for awareness, education and compliance with employment laws and regulatory standards.
8. Provide personal commitment to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in health care administration.

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