Overview
Job Summary:
We are hiring an experienced US IT Recruiter with a strong focus on OPT hiring and client engagement in the healthcare IT sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and placing OPT/CPT candidates in IT roles within healthcare organizations, while also managing and nurturing client relationships. You will serve as a strategic partner to clients, ensuring the delivery of quality candidates for critical roles involving EHR systems, healthcare data management, compliance, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment (OPT-Focused):
- Source, screen, and place OPT/CPT candidates in IT roles for healthcare clients (e.g., EHR Support, Health Informatics, HL7 Integration, HIPAA Compliance, etc.).
- Build relationships with universities, student bodies, and training institutes to access a strong pipeline of F1-OPT and STEM OPT talent.
- Conduct interviews and assess candidates for technical, domain, and communication skills.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, documentation, onboarding, and redeployment.
Client Handling:
- Engage directly with healthcare clients to gather job requirements, understand hiring needs, and consult on talent solutions.
- Manage client expectations and ensure timely delivery of qualified candidates.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing regular updates and maintaining satisfaction.
- Participate in client calls, intake meetings, and status discussions.
- Build long-term partnerships by delivering value-added services and meeting hiring targets.
Required Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of experience in US IT recruitment, with at least 3–5 years focusing on OPT hiring.
- Proven experience handling clients in the healthcare IT domain.
- Strong understanding of EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR), and compliance (HIPAA).
- Excellent knowledge of U.S. work visas (OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, H1B, GC, USC).
- Hands-on experience using job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, ATS tools, and CRM systems.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.
- Ability to work in a U.S. shift and manage time zones effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, IT, Business Administration, or Healthcare Management.
- Exposure to VMS portals or MSP environments (a plus).
- Understanding of U.S. healthcare staffing trends and industry terminology.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with aggressive performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work with top-tier healthcare clients and build long-term relationships.
- Remote flexibility and support for career growth.
- Training programs for recruiters transitioning into client/account management.