Govt. Health - Health Recruiter - Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tribal Health Recruiter, under the director of the CEO for the Tribal Health Division, is responsible for Health Center professional team member recruitment, candidate screening and evaluation, new hire orientation, updating job ads, and recruiting fairs. Must ensure the medical organization is paired with a candidate who will meet and fulfill the needs of the employer or organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Provide support to organization in finding the qualified candidates for vacant job positions.
• Research for job fairs, job seminars and involve in cold calling, referral recruiting, etc., to get the right candidate.
• Assist the managers in recognizing the key skills and competencies of the candidate to make the final selection of the candidate.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various healthcare positions within the Tribal healthcare system, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.
• Create job postings and advertisements for vacant positions, utilizing both traditional and digital recruitment channels, such as online job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks, to reach potential candidates.
• Proactively source and identify potential candidates through various methods, including resume databases, networking events, job fairs, and referrals, to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future staffing needs.
• Facilitate the credentialing and compliance process for healthcare providers, ensuring that candidates meet licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements, and assisting with background checks, drug screenings, and immunization records as needed.
• Check for candidate reference to ensure stated skills and experience authenticity.
• Carry out pre-employment tests like medical test, intelligence quotient, emotional quotient, etc.
• Report to the Chief Executive Officer on the status of the interview and selection process.
• Work according to the rules, regulations and recruitment strategies of the organization.
• Suggest new approaches towards developing better recruitment policies.
• Arrange several marketing initiatives in advertising job vacancies through job sites, company website, newspaper, job vacancy journals, etc.
• Monitor the need for new employees for a particular post.
• Be aware of the healthcare job market trends.
• Identify and execute recruiting techniques for industry, market, skills set and region.

ADDIITONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Performs data entry and intake paperwork for programs as needed.
• Participates in various meetings and special committees as assigned.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, executives, Board of Directors, customers, outside vendors and service providers, hospital and health care agency and community agency staff, and front-line staff at health centers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position light with lifting of 20 pounds and frequent lifting carrying of 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant use of hearing, near vision, color vision, typing; frequent walking, carrying, climbing, use of smell, midrange/far vision, depth perception, field of vision, travel, and occasional standing, sitting, lifting, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching and manual handling. Working conditions include frequent exposure to extreme cold and occasional exposure to weather, wet/humidity and noise and air quality. Potential hazards include constant computer and equipment use; frequent patient contact, infectious exposure and occasional exposure to needles/syringes, equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration, Public Health Administration, related field or five years demonstrated ability in relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare recruitment, preferably in a Tribal healthcare setting or similar healthcare environment, with demonstrated proficiency in sourcing, screening, and hiring healthcare professionals in addition to above stated education requirement.

Certification/License: Professional certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) or Healthcare Recruitment (e.g., Healthcare Recruiter Certification) preferred. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of human resource development and management. Well organized, detail oriented. Must possess working knowledge of health care operations. Knowledge of accreditation organizations and accreditation site visit and review required. Knowledge of management principles, medical terminology and documentation required. Knowledge of Tribal Culture and organizations and Tribal health centers is preferred. Must possess critical thinking skills and be able to make decisions effectively and independently. Knowledge of budget and financial preparation and monitoring required. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in person, in writing, and by telephone and email. Knowledge of and ability to use word processing and spreadsheet and data base software required. Must have good project management skills; provide strong leadership, prioritize project tasks, meet project deadlines and effectively communicate with personnel, coworkers, subordinates and the general public. Must have working knowledge and be able to use office machines, such as calculator, copier, fax, printer and computer. In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, including healthcare roles, credentials, licensure requirements, and regulatory standards, to effectively recruit and evaluate healthcare candidates. Strong recruitment skills, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques, as well as knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other HR tools and technology platforms, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and digital communication tools. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.