How do you attract the best possible employees for health care positions? There’s always going to be high demand for workers in the health care industry, so you’ll want to make sure you write solid job descriptions when you’re recruiting. The following are a few tips on how to write a good job description that will attract not only the type of healthcare professionals you’re looking to hire but highly qualified ones as well:
Write a specific and accurate job title
If you don’t use an accurate job title to describe the position you’re looking to fill, not only will you potentially miss out on strong candidates, you may attract the wrong type of employees for the position. The title should reflect the nature of the job and be self-explanatory. Be specific, but choose a title generic enough that it can be compared with similar positions within the industry. That way, candidates can compare equity in pay and conditions.
Explain the duties of the job thoroughly
You should list the duties and responsibilities of the position and describe them in two to three sentences each. The descriptions should include the action the duties require, the expected outcome, and the purpose.
List the skills and competencies you’re looking for
Skills and competencies can be listed in two different sections. The skills are a list of qualifications that you want the candidate to have that are needed in order to perform the job, and the competencies are the traits and attributes that you want the candidate to have. In other words, separate required from desired traits.
Break duties into percentages
This gives the candidate an idea of how they will spend their time, e.g. 20% administrative or 60% patient care.
Job descriptions serve as employee contracts upon hiring more often than not, and they are used as tools during performance evaluations and reviews. Misleading descriptions can lead to employee dissatisfaction or legal trouble. A well written job description is the basis for establishing a relationship of trust with potential new hires.
For more healthcare employment advice and to connect with job candidates, contact us at Acclivity Healthcare today.