Talent Acquisition Specialist

Care New England Health System - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Memorial Health plays a crucial role in ensuring that all required records related to the credentialing of healthcare professionals are up-to-date, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies. This position involves conducting credentialing functions in accordance with established policies and legal requirements, ensuring that candidates are treated professionally and kept informed about the status of their credentialing files. The specialist will also be responsible for coordinating effectively with other departments and providing assistance as needed, embodying the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support the organization's mission and vision. In this role, the specialist will work closely with healthcare professionals to obtain necessary medical documentation, including certifications, licensure, and education verifications, as well as background checks, all by established deadlines. Effective communication is essential, as the specialist will need to maintain professional interactions with healthcare professionals throughout the credentialing process. Compliance with organizational standards, client requirements, and State and Federal policies and regulations is a key responsibility. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also arrange and schedule drug screenings and all pre-employment health testing, ensuring that all required documents are obtained to meet client requirements. Continuous communication with Talent Acquisition Partners is necessary to ensure that healthcare professionals complete their requirements in a timely manner after accepting assignments. Additionally, the specialist will maintain data in the appropriate software and systems in accordance with company policy and time frames, ensuring that all healthcare professionals' credentials are current, compliant, and properly filed. Confidentiality of employee and employer files is paramount, and the specialist may be required to perform other related work as requested.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with healthcare professionals to obtain medical documentation including certifications, licensure and education verifications, background checks, etc. by established deadlines.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with healthcare professionals from start to finish of the credentialing process.
• Ensures compliance with organization standards, client requirements, State and Federal policies and regulations.
• Arranges for and schedules drug screening and all pre-employment health testing.
• Obtains other documents to meet the client requirements.
• Continuously communicates with Talent Acquisition Partners regarding start status to ensure healthcare professionals are completing requirements in a timely manner after accepting assignments.
• Maintains data in the appropriate software/systems in accordance with company policy and time frames and ensures all required healthcare professional's credentials are current, compliant, and filed.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee/employer files.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, advertising or related field required. In lieu of degree, equivalent related work experience will be accepted.
• One or more years recruiting or staffing experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• Successful experience in health care and/or leadership recruitment is strongly preferred.
• Previous performance-based interviewing/recruiting experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• In-depth, working knowledge of recruiting, sourcing and effective employment strategies and tactics.
• Possesses persuasive oral and written communication, effective listening and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor while being credible and influential with applicants and leadership.
• Possesses a strong customer service orientation and responsiveness while working with diverse applicants, community contacts, and leadership staff.
• Proven decision-making, planning and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and timelines.
• Effectiveness in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, ability to prioritize conflicting demands, organize time and resources to deliver solid and consistent results for the organization.
• Strong PC skills paired with high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet business needs; remote and/or hybrid opportunities available.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule