Dental Associates · 3 days ago
Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist
Corporate, Milwaukee, WI, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDental Associates is seeking a Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives on finding exceptional clinical talent and shaping the teams that deliver outstanding patient care. This role is responsible for building a robust pipeline of Registered Dental Hygienists and overseeing a team of ancillary recruiters to meet staffing needs.
DentalHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end "Candidate Journey," ensuring a 24-hour response time and seamless handoffs to the clinical interview team
Utilize Boolean search, social media recruitment, and proactive headhunting of passive clinical talent, using a multitude of sourcing avenues such as but not limited to: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and dental-specific platforms (e.g., DentalPost). In addition, utilize recruitment platforms such as dental associations, niche job boards and residency programs for provider sourcing
Work closely with Regional Directors and Operations Leaders to understand specific clinical needs, requirements and practice "personalities.”
Manage candidate pipeline using Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar Applicant Tracking Systems
Track and report on key metrics such as Time-to-Fill, Source of Hire, and Candidate Conversion rates
Monitor local hygiene wage trends and sign-on bonus structures to ensure Dental Associates remains competitive within our footprint
Verify active state licenses and certifications (e.g., Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, Laser) during the initial vetting process. Work closely with the internal credentialing team on pre-board credentialing processes
Partner with Clinical Directors and Practice Owners to advise on market trends, compensation data, and candidate expectations
Spend time in a clinical setting and accurately assess the "soft skills" and cultural fit required for a high-performing dental team
Lead "Early Career" initiatives by establishing partnerships with CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs. Coordinate lunch-and-learns, board prep sponsorships, graduation events. Representation and attendance at Wisconsin based technical college and Dental Association vendor / recruitment fairs
Enjoy being the face of the company care career fairs, university mixers and community networking events
Lead and mentor a team of 2 ancillary recruiters focusing on high-volume dental support roles (Dental Assistants, and Dental Service Representatives)
Oversee the performance and output of the ancillary recruiting team, ensuring KPIs such as time-to-fill and quality-of-hire are met across all clinical support functions
Act as the primary escalation point and strategic advisor for ancillary recruiting bottlenecks and complex hiring needs
Audit and optimize the recruitment workflows for clinical support staff to ensure a seamless candidate experience and efficient practice staffing
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Proven track record of sourcing 'hard-to-fill' clinical roles (Dentists, Hygienists, Specialists) using platforms beyond LinkedIn, such as dental associations, niche job boards, and residency programs
Understanding of overall company dental workflow with a strong understanding of the dental hygiene workflow and basic understanding of dental terminology, clinical credentials (DDS/DMD/RDH), and state licensing requirements
Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams)
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to 'sell' the company value proposition (CE credits, benefits, work-life balance) to candidates
Bachelor's Degree in HR, Communications, or other related field (or equivalent years of dental industry experience)
Strong self-management skills to remain productive while transitioning between a home office, clinical environments, and travel hubs
Willingness to attend recruitment events, dental school fairs, and regional clinic visits (up to 25%)
Preferred
Dental or Healthcare staffing experience
Clinical/Industry Knowledge: Understanding of overall company dental workflow with a strong understanding of the dental hygiene workflow and basic understanding of dental terminology, clinical credentials (DDS/DMD/RDH), and state licensing requirements
Preferred knowledge in Customer Relationship Management Platforms (CRM) such as Hubspot
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank
Dental: Diagnostic and Preventive covered at 100%, Basic and Restorative (immediate family)
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Company paid short term disability
Paid Holidays
FSA
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Pet Insurance
Company
Dental Associates
Dental Associates is a medical service provider that specializes in dentistry and offers treatment services across multiple locations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Klingsporn, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Schmidt
Chief Information Officer
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