What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Tenens Recruiter position at Quest Locum Tenens?
Healthcare Recruiter
About Quest Healthcare Solutions
Quest is a fast-growing, female-led national locum staffing agency with nearly 15 years’ experience helping healthcare organizations identify and staff hard-to-fill positions to achieve workforce balance and supporting physicians and advanced practitioners in reaching their career goals. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Quest Locum Tenens partners with hospitals, health systems, and healthcare providers to precisely align best-fit locum talent with available roles across a range of specialties.
Our Mission:
Have a lasting, meaningful impact on the state of healthcare by improving coverage in underserved communities, simplifying the staffing process, and creating a more authentic experience where physicians across all career stages can prosper and healthcare organizations can count on a partner who prioritizes relationships—and quality care—over profit.
Our Values:
WELCOME EVERYONE
At Quest Healthcare, everyone is welcome. Welcome to prioritizing people over profit. Welcome to listening more than we speak, ensuring all feedback is valued. Welcome to the best, “uniquely Quest” locums experience.
STRIVE EVERY DAY
Always grow. Always learn. Always evolve. We seize every chance to rise to the challenge by fostering innovation, exceeding expectations, and championing those we partner with to achieve extraordinary results.
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY
Integrity lies at the heart of every relationship. It’s our promise and privilege to lead with respect, trust, and honesty at every turn for clients, providers, and team members.
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO
We empower every team member to challenge the status quo and obliterate “the box,” giving each uniquely talented team member the opportunity to shape the company future while driving individual success.
COLLABORATE TOGETHER
We’re committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every effort is celebrated. The unified force of our diverse, powerhouse team is our greatest asset—achieving remarkable results for clients, providers, and our team.
The Role:
As a Healthcare Recruiter at Quest, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and attracting clinical talent to fulfill the locum tenens needs of our healthcare clients. Your responsibilities will include proactive candidate sourcing and meticulous management of the placement, credentialing, and scheduling processes. You will actively engage with candidates to ensure a positive and fulfilling locum tenens experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and expertise development within specific healthcare specialties, supported by our team-oriented environment that values collaboration and shared success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and connect with healthcare professionals, aligning them with appropriate locum tenens opportunities
- Source both passive and active candidates for locum tenens staffing needs utilizing diverse sourcing strategies
- Establish and cultivate strong candidate relationships to enhance the recruitment experience
- Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aimed at exceeding sales targets
- Build brand awareness and positive brand impression of Quest Locum Tenens.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery
- Serve as the key point of contact for candidate satisfaction, delivering exceptional customer service and resolving inquiries promptly
- Foster lasting relationships with candidates to facilitate a positive recruitment journey
- Coordinate credentialing and scheduling processes to expedite candidate placement
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality by thoroughly screening candidates and matching their competencies to suitable positions
- Effectively balance sourcing providers, attending meetings, and managing a book of actively working contractors
- Possess a process-oriented mindset, with a focus on optimizing workflows and maintaining consistent standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities using our CRM system
- Other recruiting duties as necessary
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related experience
- 3-5 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, preferably within the locum tenens industry
- Strong knowledge of healthcare industry and regulations
- The ability to build and maintain strong candidate relationships
- Ability to conduct compelling in-person and virtual presentations
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficiency in using CRM systems, lead sourcing sites and other sales tools
- Willingness to travel for in person meetings and industry recruitment events when required
- Commitment to offer positive contributions to a remote and/or in-person company culture
Skills:
- Process-oriented mindset, with a focus on optimizing workflows and maintaining consistent standards
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities, with a candidate-focused mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to juggle the balance of sourcing providers, attending meetings, and managing a book of actively working contractors
Compensation:
- Competitive salary to commensurate experience
- Bonus plan
Benefits:
- Employee- centric culture
- Comprehensive benefits package with employer contribution
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Up to 24 days off (PTO, floating time off and holiday) in first year
- Collaborate with a team of experienced recruiters and healthcare professionals
