Advertised Title Intern, Corporate Materials Management

Covenant Health; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health, based in Knoxville, seeks an Intern in Corporate Materials Management to support the HR recruitment process. You will handle open position postings, screen candidates, verify credentials, and assist with onboarding activities to ensure timely hires.

This internship offers exposure to healthcare talent acquisition and operations in a large regional system. The role emphasizes effective communication, organizational skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; open to candidates with basic qualifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enter job candidate data into the applicant tracking system within 8 hours.
• Screen applicants using ATS and verify documents against job descriptions.
• Verify rehire eligibility in Cyborg and other databases.
• Conduct phone screenings and schedule in-person interviews.
• Verify licensure and certifications as required.
• Perform reference checks and onboarding scheduling.
• Support transfers and coordinate payroll eligibility.
• Collaborate with recruiters, HR, and hiring managers.
• Participate in community recruitment activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Overview

Intern, Corporate Materials Management

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10hospitals,outpatient and specialtyservices,andCovenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times.

Position Summary:

Completes project work as assigned by a member of accounting staff to support objectives of the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of understanding of the open positions. Enter ATHs accurately into applicant tracking system within 8 hours of receipt; verifying against the original job description and TA table.
• Screen candidates applying for open positions utilizing the applicant tracking software utilizing both application and resumes.
• Verifies rehire eligibility in Cyborg and other data bases on all candidates and adds notes in designated areas within the applicant tracking system.
• Conducts phone screening interviews and schedules qualified candidates for face-to-face interviews.
• Verifies current licensure and certifications as required per the job description. Records verification information on all applicants in the appropriate place in the applicant tracking system.
• Identifies areas of concern to the hiring manager as revealed during verifications and/or applicant interaction.
• Perform reference checks within 8 business hours or sooner after notification from hiring manager or recruiter.
• Verifies pre-employment screenings are completed and in compliance with company policy. Checks professional references as needed.
• Contacts and interacts with candidates as needed to ensure all onboarding activities are scheduled and completed in a timely manner. Conducts follow-up calls as needed.
• May handle employee transfers including but not limited to completion of all forms (PAR, SAR, registry review, etc.) and verification of eligibility and pay.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with recruiters, staffing coordinators, HR and hiring managers.
• Participates in community recruitment/employment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Non specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

No experience necessary. Proven ability to interact effectively with a variety of people. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Flexibility to meet varying customer needs and to juggle multiple priorities daily. Exceptional organizational skills. Basic personal computer and word processing skills. Ability to work in teams.

Licensure Requirement:

None