As the American population continues to age, healthcare professionals are in constant demand. For that reason, it can be a virtual cash cow for recruiters who choose to concentrate on this niche. In fact, healthcare accounted for 32 percent of FoxHire’s placements in 2009!
Due to the nature of healthcare jobs, much more effort is needed in order to qualify and employ someone in this field. Without the proper qualification of healthcare workers, there could be severe consequences for client companies, employers, and patients. So if you are running your own back-office, you will want to be sure that you have a Certificate of Insurance that includes medical professional liability insurance and that you require the following of all healthcare candidates:
Drug Screening
Criminal Background Check
License Verification
Tuberculosis Test
Completion of Annual Skills Checklists to indicate their areas of expertise
Proof that they have received required immunizations and vaccinations
Blood Borne Pathogen training and testing
Don’t let all of these extra requirements scare you away from healthcare staffing, though. A reputable back-office service can handle the additional tasks associated with healthcare placements, making them no more difficult for you than a regular contract placement.
