Healthcare Recruiter Healthcare Recruiter acts as the primary link between All American Home Care and a potential job candidate in the healthcare industry. With experience, the recruiter will be responsible for duties such as conducting interviews, reviewing resumes, and ensuring the organization is paired with a candidate who will meet and fulfill the needs of the employer and the organization. A Healthcare Recruiter also completes all paperwork setting up the employee file and maintains it for compliance with local, state and federal regulations per Human Resource guidelines. The position then tracks to verify that upon completion of initial and annual competencies and in-services, all necessary documentation has been turned in to the Human Resources Department. On a consistent basis is responsible for running ads and recruiting staff for vacant positions. Screens prospective staff by doing face-to-face interviews, running criminal background checks, completing drug testing, verifying licensure and credentials, completing reference checks, residency requirements, etc. Verifies that all employees meet medical requirements for employment prior to assignment including 2-step TB testing, Hepatitis B declination, drug screening and flu vaccine. Assembles all personnel and medical files of staff upon hire and forwards to HR for maintenance. Study organization plans and goals and meet managers to discuss needs to develop recruiting requirements. Attract applicants through job advertisements, newsgroups and job sites. Suggest policies and practices, monitor job offers and compensation and emphasize benefits to enhance organization attractiveness. Identify alternate candidate sources such as cold calling, recruiting calls, referral recruiting and online social networking. Verify candidate reference to ensure stated skills and experience authenticity. Negotiate and offer selected-for-hire candidates and obtain recruiting manager's approval. Research and attend job fairs, conferences and recruitment opportunities. Locate healthcare professionals through various sources, including the internet, referrals, nursing schools, direct mail and job fairs. Evaluate candidate resumes against position requirements. Facilitate the hiring process, which includes interviewing and screening candidates. Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport. Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications. Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated. Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process. Promote All American Home Care's reputation. Other duties as Assigned. Accuracy of Data Manipulation: Reviews entire employee interview packet and verifies that all forms are completed in their entirety. Runs all criminal background checks upon hire for each employee and maintains in employee personnel file. Holds recruitment activities/events to obtain Personal Care Aides and other staff as needed. Human Relations: Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with consumers, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others. Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other agency team members and reflect concern for the well-being of consumers and employees.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the Recruiter to spend the majority of time sitting at a desk in an office. Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communications. Must have finger dexterity in order to operate computer keyboard. Must be able to deal effectively with stress. Must have effective telephone skills.
Education:
Experience – Qualification: Possesses a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred but not required; with other experience accepted in lieu of this. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a recruiting and/or scheduling position preferred, but not required. Possesses computer skills including Microsoft Office products, pleasant phone voice and manners. Demonstrates ability to work independently with good judgment. Ability to multi-task and follow through with directions in a fast-paced environment. Prior staffing and recruiting experience preferred. Needs to Speak: Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Mandarin, Hindi.
