A Healthcare IT recruiter's frustrating perspective on candidates who are not a good fit for a particular HIT position who feel that being a "quick learner" will help them overcome this roadblock
If I had a dollar for every time I've heard [perfect_quotes id="8122"] in my recruitment career I could retire right now. It seems to be a theme when someone is told that they do not have the right qualifications for the role they have applied for. Now I'm not completely lacking compassion. It is
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How Healthcare Leaders Can Build A Strong Corporate Culture
Editor's Note: Guest post by Julianna Davies, a writer and researcher for the MBA resource, discusses how although companies in the healthcare industry can benefit from strong corporate cultures as much as any other industry, the way in which healthcare companies create this culture will differ, simply given the nature of the work.
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Career: How to Get Started in Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT is one of the hottest fields right now and as the demand for qualified HIT professionals continues to increase, more people are starting to look for opportunities to break into the HIT field. Unlike some of the more established fields, healthcare IT is not something most can just major in and gain entry. There are a growing number of certifications, certificates, and master's degree programs that can provide aspiring HIT professionals the opportunity to enter the field; however, I
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Career: Applying Online ~ AKA The Resume Blackhole
Contributed by Cherie Lester, Senior Healthcare IT Recruiter at Holland Square Group offers her insights when applying online AKA the resume blackhole
How many times have you applied through a company web site never to hear a response? Perhaps you've applied through a company web site and received a call from a recruiter months later after you've already landed a new position? These scenarios are all too common, particularly in the Healthcare industry. Applying through a hospital web site can
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HIT Employment Models: 1099, W2 Hourly or Salaried, Which Is Right For You?
by Cherie Lester, Senior Healthcare IT Recruiter at Holland Square Group An important question during most interviews in the HCIT Consultant industry is: Do you prefer W2 Hourly, 1099 or Salaried employment? Normally the candidate will understand the distinction between Salaried employment and W2 hourly or 1099 (Contract), but many questions arise during this part of the interview as the candidate tries to determine which scenario is best for them, particularly if it is someone that is new
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When Talking to HIT Recruiters, Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Written by Cherie Lester, Senior Healthcare IT Recruiter at Holland Square Group on talking to HIT recruiters. The Healthcare Technology industry is more competitive than it has ever been. With an abundant need for qualified HCIT-experienced consultants and very few qualified resources, many Healthcare Technology consultants are overwhelmed with emails and phone calls from industry recruiters.
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Rising Healthcare Cuts Raises the Debate for Private Care in the U.K.
With the recent news of Scotland’s £226 million health cuts that are planned for next year, along with the cuts that have already hit the NHS throughout England and Wales; this comes at a time when the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has cried for a guarantee into the quality care required for elderly patients. It was discovered that there was on average of one nurse to every nine patients. Elderly care, both in hospitals and domiciles, is a subject which has often been thrust into the limelight
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Digital Healthcare Where Are We Now? Infographic
Infographic created by Iron Mountain on digital healthcare that highlights the time consuming and expensive task of converting paper records to EMRs that is not addressed by Meaningful Use.
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5 Ways to Leverage SSO (Single Sign On) Technology to Drive Meaningful Use
Last year, the Ponemon Institute, a research firm that advises organizations on data security and privacy, released a report revealing that each hospital loses an average $2 million a year in productivity when clinicians can't access electronic health records.
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Tim Fowler Discusses Bluetooth®-Low-Energy Enabled iPhone M-Health App
Tim Fowler, Commercial Director at Cambridge Consultants’ Wireless Division. Discusses Bluetooth®-Low-Energy Enabled iPhone M-Health App part two interview discussing:
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