Seven Secrets to Successfully Working with a Medical Recruiting Firm

Are you in search of new medical staff? A medical recruiting firm can be an invaluable partner to help you round out your team with highly qualified employees. Your recruiter will work hand-in-hand with you to place job candidates who match your required skills, experience and qualifications. This way, you’ll be able to maintain a high level of patient care and a great facility reputation. When you work with a staffing agency, it can help to follow a few important tips to maximize your experience. Here’s what you can do.

Seven tips for a successful staffing partnership

You can get the most out of your staffing investment with the following:

1. Seek out a niche staffing firm. Generalist firms are just that—they include jack-of-all-trade recruiters who have a general knowledge of the employees they’re placing. When you choose a niche staffing firm—one that specializes in the healthcare industry—you can rest assured your recruiter is very familiar with what makes a medical candidate great, and you’ll be placed with a hire that can excel at your facility.
2. Speak with the recruiter directly. When you need to communicate a brief message to your recruiter, email is fine. But when you need to explain your staffing needs, work out a staffing plan for your facility or provide feedback, you should speak by phone or in person. This way, you can have a clear 1:1 conversation to help outline your needs and establish your working relationship.
3. Know who you’re looking for. The more information you can give your recruiter about the type of candidate for which you’re looking, the better he or she will be equipped to deliver on your request. Write a complete job description that includes all required education, skills, experience, qualifications, etc. Also, let the recruiter know what your facility culture is like so he or she can choose a good cultural match, as well.
4. Prepare your team. Whether you opt for temporary, temp-to-hire or direct placement staff, don’t blindside your full-time staff with new workers. Explain to them that you’ve hired a new worker and let them know his or her start date. Full-time staff can become suspicious of new employees if they feel they are in jeopardy of being replaced, so be sure to clearly outline the new hire’s roles and responsibilities. This can help smooth the transition for your new hire and allow him or her to enter a positive work environment.
5. Make way for the new worker. Prepare for your new staff member by setting up a work station, desk, computer, office supplies, etc., that they will need upon arrival. This can help your new worker feel welcome and start off on the right foot.
6. Include orientation and proper training. Speak with your recruiter about what onboarding the staffing firm provides. Be sure your new worker has all the necessary training and orientation they will need to do their job well. This includes reviewing facility policies and procedures, a tour, and introductions to the staff they will be working with.
7. Provide feedback. Don’t forget to let your recruiter know how each new hire is working out. Your feedback is critical to the success of future talent searches.

Are you looking for a medical staffing partner?

Check out KTE Services. We’re a medical staffing agency that places healthcare professionals with positions nationwide. Our candidates include anesthesiologists, pain management specialists, CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. For more information about the staffing services offered by KTE Services, contact us today.