Entry Level Clinical Research Jobs in Decatur, GA

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/VfMVtWsvT1pn4T6nvUZxn1.

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

The Recruiting Representative (RR) is responsible for driving divisional growth by identifying and converting prospective clinicians into qualified leads. This role is focused on engaging with new clinician registrations, conducting outreach to assess clinician preferences and licensure status, and securing the permission to present the candidates to all interested and eligible locums positions we are recruiting on. The Recruiting Representative is not tied to specific Account Executives but instead sources clinicians from set states and sources as directed by their manager to maximize clinician submissions across available job opportunities..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Recruiting Lead Generation - 100%

• Contact new clinician registrations to validate interest and convert them into active leads.
• Utilize various outreach methods (phone calls, emails, text messages, and third-party messaging platforms such as LinkedIn) to engage with clinicians.
• Pitch multiple job opportunities to clinicians based on their skills, availability, and preferences at an intermediate level.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinician profiles, including preferences, certifications, and licensure, in the company database at an intermediate level.
• Educate clinicians on licensing requirements, including Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), to help facilitate job placements at an intermediate level.
• Partner with other recruiting roles companywide to drive clinician engagement and submission rates.
• Achieve/exceed outreach and conversion activity goals as set by the manager.
• Participate in role-play training and ongoing development to refine outreach, screening, and job-matching techniques at an intermediate level.
• Work within a structured call schedule to ensure efficient clinician engagement and pipeline management.
• Source clinicians from outside our database when necessary by locating active contact information and adding them to our system.
• Follow-up on general clinician leads sent by our Clinician Preferences Coordinators and Recruiting Coordinators to discuss specific locums opportunities.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May assist with special projects, clinician outreach initiatives, or marketing campaigns as needed.
• Support Account Executives and production teams with market research or targeted sourcing initiatives.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Communicates directly with external clients to introduce staffing solutions.
• Works collaboratively with internal sales and production teams

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Internal candidates: Graduation from Recruiting Coordinator program, passing final examination.
• External candidates: 1 year of previous experience in inside sales or recruiting experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit Company Values at all times.
• Intermediate communication skills (both oral and written) with an ability to build rapport quickly.
• Intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Intermediate level proficiency in Salesforce (CRM) or related recruitment/sales tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced customer service mindset with an ability to engage and influence clinicians.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changes in business needs.
• Intermediate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to research and identify potential leads and business opportunities at an intermediate level.
• Ability to learn from mistakes and use setbacks as motivation to improve at an advanced level.
• Strong desire to be coached and to implement feedback for your own development.
• Take initiative and leverage resources to find answers to problems with a sense of urgency at an intermediate level.
• Intermediate level negotiation tactics.
• Understanding of medical licensure processes and clinician compliance requirements at an intermediate level.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ensures Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Persuades
• Manages Ambiguity
• Being Resilient
• Resourcefulness
• Manages Complexity
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Instills Trust
• Drives Results

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand.
• Frequent speaking, reading, writing, and computer/telephone usage.
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment.

What is in it for you
Company-paid benets (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benet options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid parental leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.

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