Healthcare HR Assistant - Onboarding & Credentialing

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an HR Assistant for a full-time role in Sioux City, IA, supporting recruitment, credentialing, and HR operations in a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a two-year HR-related degree (bachelor's preferred) and pursue PHR/SHRM-CP certification within two years. Strong computer, data entry, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Human Resources or related field is required or preferred as noted.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred for the role.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification or ability to obtain within two years of employment is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employment and recruiting processes including scheduling interviews, background/reference checks, social security verifications and I-9 documents.
• Create, maintain, and update personnel, benefit, and employment files.
• Process forms and documents for staff, providers, volunteers, and contractors.
• Assist HR Generalist with credentialing, privileging, and appointment documentations and primary source verifications of SCHC staff.
• Perform monthly Exclusion List search on current staff and board members.
• Process, maintain, and audit National Practitioners Data Base.
• Assist with orientations for new-hire, contract staff, student, and volunteer.
• Create badges and manage badge access; complete new hire & termination checklists.
• Assist with accrediting agency and HRSA compliance.
• Serve as back-up for HR Generalist/Credentialing Specialist and HR Manager.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Data entry

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Two-year degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

PHR or SHRM-CP certification or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

HRIS

Practice Management software

Job description

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an HR Assistant for a full-time role in Sioux City, IA, supporting recruitment, credentialing, and HR operations in a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a two-year HR-related degree (bachelor's preferred) and pursue PHR/SHRM-CP certification within two years. Strong computer, data entry, and communication skills are essential.