[Remote] Healthcare Recruiter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aptive Resources is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. They are seeking a Healthcare Recruiter to recruit, screen, negotiate, and hire healthcare professionals for the Department of Veteran Affairs clients, while building relationships and maintaining a pool of active candidates.

Responsibilities

• Implement independent recruiting strategies to recruit, screen (interview), and evaluate healthcare workers based on clients’ specific needs
• Responsible for cultivating a network of potential healthcare workers to meet company goals
• Sell assignments to candidates by probing for unspoken needs and using a consultative sales approach
• Select candidates and present to hiring managers based on skill level and background knowledge of client
• Negotiate compensation package with the candidates and maintain acceptable margin
• Ensure candidate files adhere to both the business and facility credentialing requirements
• Develop strategies to pursue new avenues for recruiting candidates; utilize a variety of tools (i.e., email campaigns, social media) to establish relationships and expand candidates
• Convert candidates to employees by working closely with internal onboarding departments
• Support resolution of candidate concerns in a timely manner
• Maintain a database (e.g., iCIMS) with accurate candidate contact information, qualifications and selling points; ensure all communication with candidate is documented
• Complete weekly recruitment reports and special recruiting projects as needed
• Meet weekly productivity metrics/goals
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelors degree, or four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting recruiting for a large healthcare or hospital system
• Experience developing recruitment process and strategies
• Minimum 5 years' experience in healthcare recruiting
• Comprehensive knowledge of Recruiting and Employment regulations, policies, and practice (i.e., pay, interview, onboarding, etc.)
• Must be proficient in MS Office, comfortable with utilizing company database
• Keen knowledge of Indeed, LinkedIn, and social media recruitment sources
• Familiarity with iCIMS Applicant Tracking System
• Good oral and written communication skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to maintain positive client and candidate relationships
• Ability to rapidly learn and perform new tasks
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing environment & strong problem-solving skills

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