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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a full-time Human Resources Specialist to work a 32-hour work week for our Human Resources Department. The HR Specialist is responsible for providing support in the delivery of a wide variety of HR services. Manages, processes, and maintains files and computer data for employee recruitment, employment, compensation, disciplinary action, licensure, certification, education, benefits, and serves as support for the Director of Human Resources.
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that serves rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. Caring for the community since 1900, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center prides itself on providing safe, high quality, compassionate care. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient, and outpatient cardiac services close to home when every minute matters. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.
Conemaugh Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves more than a half-million patients each year through the Nason Physician Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused programs.
Essential Functions:
Receives, screens, routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
Assists with the hiring process by meeting with new hires, processing new hire documents and assisting with orientation.
Works closely with clinical recruiter and hiring managers for recruitment needs and onboarding of new hires.
Maintains human resource information systems as a liaison to the HSC Shared Services, maintains employee personnel files where applicable. Ensures files meet Joint Commission standards by conducting periodic audits and following record retention procedures.
Follows up with managers and directors to ensure proper documentation is sent to HR ensuring personnel files are in compliance.
Informs/trains managers and directors to maximize the use of the systems used in Human Resources.
Maintains and updates employee job descriptions and changes.
Actively communicates benefit eligibility and information to new and current employees.
Maintains current and up-to-date list of all credentials/licenses and primary source verifications, ensures background checks are current and up to date.
Monitors and updates the Medical Center’s Labor & Employment boards in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
Manages contracted staff files making sure all required documents are obtained and on file, including individual contractor information, licenses/certifications, verifications, competencies, etc.
Ensures all contracted staff are oriented to the Medical Center, including signing confidentiality agreement, reviewing facility policy, and completing competencies based on position.
Audits contracted files on a regular basis, including creating a tracking spreadsheet. Works with contracted entity (i.e., Physical Therapy) to ensure all contractor information is up to date.
Works with HRD to manage the Shadowing Program. Provides interested individuals with application materials. Provides packet application to HRD for review and Admin. approval. Assists with coordinating shadowing experiences, ensuring all required documentation is submitted prior to shadowing experience. Maintains records of individuals who participate in shadowing experiences at the Medical Center.
Implements employee special events and activities in conjunctions with the Medical Center’s Employee Engagement Committee. Ensures employees are recognized for achievements.
Point of contact for Service Now ticket system
Organizational Expectations:
Demonstrates support of the mission, vision, values, goals, and general policies of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
Complies with corporate compliance guidelines and requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict conformance with departmental and Medical Center policies.
Provides quality care and services consistent with Medical Center standards and participates in the Medical Center’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies, staffing and scheduling.
Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.
Performs duties in a self-directed and cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision. Uses time constructively for maximum productivity.
Treats all co-workers, patients, families, and visitors with consideration to their rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort, and emotional needs. Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Attends all mandatory trainings and completes all required Life Talent education assignments within a timely manner. Keeps updated regarding Medical Center changes through meeting attendance and review of posted information; attends briefs, debriefs, and huddles.
Abides by and references the Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including clinical, non-clinical, safety, and infection control.
Job Requirements:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
At least two to three years of professional office experience in Human Resources, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, time management kills, organizational skills, customer service skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Competitive wage, benefits package, 401K, PTO, and onsite occupational health.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
