Provider Recruitment Associate

Overview

We are recruiting for a on-site Provider Recruitment Associate to join our team in Fresno, CA. This position is NOT remote. 

The Provider Recruitment department at United Health Center (UHC) plays a key role in supporting the organization’s mission by recruiting top-tier providers across medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, and chiropractic service lines.

Under the strategic direction of the Director of Provider Recruitment, the Provider Recruitment Associate is responsible for supporting the Director of Provider Recruitment by executing a wide range of recruitment and onboarding activities to ensure UHC’s provider staffing goals are met efficiently and compliantly.

This position bridges the gap between UHC and prospective candidates, coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process and delivering a seamless and professional experience for both applicants and internal stakeholders.

PERFORMANCE AREA 1: Provider Recruitment Strategic Support

• Ensure confidentiality of all personnel data, documentation, and recruitment-related information.
• Support UHC’s mission to provide community-based healthcare by aligning recruitment efforts with organizational values.
• Communicate effectively across all departments, maintaining high standards in verbal and written correspondence.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with all relevant federal and state employment laws.
• Generate and maintain accurate reports; recommend improvements to recruitment workflows and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate and support provider recruitment events such as job fairs and community engagement activities.

PERFORMANCE AREA 2: Provider Recruitment Operations

• Understand and align recruitment strategies with current and projected staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain recruitment profiles for open positions with appropriate approvals.
• Create and update job postings across all applicable platforms to ensure accuracy and visibility.
• Source candidates using diverse recruitment methods including job boards, social media, and events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for physician and provider applicants in support of the Director of Provider Recruitment.
• Track applicant data, communications, and CVs in the applicant tracking system.
• Screen candidates based on job criteria and organizational fit.
• Assist with federal/state loan repayment programs requirements and employment verifications.
• Assist in provider employment visa processes.

PERFORMANCE AREA 3: Onboarding and Internal Collaboration

• Coordinate all aspects of pre-boarding and onboarding for new physicians and providers.
• Track and manage onboarding progress to ensure timely start dates aligned with patient care needs.
• Ensure completion of all compliance steps, including background checks and credentialing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and leadership to support onboarding activities.
• Maintain knowledge of department services to direct and assist internal and external stakeholders efficiently.
• Build strong working relationships with leadership to understand departmental goals, culture, and recruitment needs.
• Support applicant pipeline development by establishing community and academic outreach programs.

PERFORMANCE AREA 4: Individual Performance and Professionalism

• Adhere to HIPAA and organizational confidentiality standards regarding new hires and employee data.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and discretion in all internal and external interactions.
• Communicate recruitment project statuses to leadership and prioritize responsibilities accordingly.
• Balance workload to ensure responsiveness to stakeholder needs and ongoing departmental tasks.
• Participate in professional development activities and internal meetings as required.
• Work flexible hours as needed; attend mandatory department events.
• Travel occasionally for recruitment-related duties.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

• Associates Degree in Business, Health Administration, Human Resources, or closely related field is required.

License/Certification: 

• Possess a Valid Driver's License

Prior Experience:

• Experience in physician or clinical recruiting preferred.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems.
• Strong project management skills.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
• High integrity and accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Results-driven and encourages others to perform at a high level.
• Customer-focused with ability to simplify complex information.
• Full life-cycle recruiting experience with strong follow-through.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and apply new recruitment technologies.

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $27.95 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan with matching contribution
• Educational Assistance
• Employee discounts and more!