Day in the life of
Healthcare Recruiter – Marc Adam
A day in the life of a healthcare recruiter is never the same. Things are constantly changing. We do have a lot of conversations though.
Attending MGMA Annual Conference
We speak to our employers to find out what their staffing needs are, to follow up on a candidate and where they are in the hiring process, and/or to check on candidates that have been placed to see how they are adjusting to the position, etc.
On the other hand, we also screen candidates – so, go through a lot of resumes, check references, credentials, etc. We conduct phone interviews with potential candidates to better understand their background/experience, what they’re looking for in a job etc. to help them find the right job. Additionally, our team helps coordinate interviews with employers, prep candidates for interviews and we even offer them resume review/updates at no cost.
Below is a typical day to day for a recruiter:
- Review roles and responsibilities along with qualifications for a position
- Analyze job market (compensation, benefits, & supply of professionals)
- Create and distribute job descriptions
- Source and screen qualified resumes
- Interview potential candidates and make sure they fit qualifications and culture
- Vet certifications and follow up with references
- Coordinate interviews (remote/onsite)
- Negotiate contract terms and present offer letters
Discussing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment in the healthcare space in the short and long term.
Pros
- High pay (salary and commission)
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to grow
- Recruiting knowledge is transferable to almost any industry
- Help healthcare professionals find the right job (dream job)
- Help healthcare employers find the right, qualified candidates (reduce shortage)
- Develop meaningful relationships with both healthcare candidates and employers
- Provide market knowledge and guidance to both healthcare candidates and employers
- Constant learning (the healthcare industry is always evolving so we always learn something new)
Cons
- Competitive. Coming up with creative ideas to find qualified candidates from multiple sources isn’t always easy
- Long hours
- Not hearing back from candidates
- Candidates declining offers
- Employers not providing interview feedback to candidates within a reasonable time
- Obtaining referrals
