Healthcare Onboarding & Compliance Specialist

Aston Carter; City of Peekskill (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Contract-to-hire

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Healthcare Onboarding Specialist to manage the pre-employment and onboarding process for new hires in a regulated healthcare environment. This role ensures compliance, credentialing, background screening, and health clearance requirements are completed prior to a start date, collaborating with HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee Health, and hiring managers.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote, based out of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of healthcare onboarding, credentialing, compliance, HR, or recruiting coordination experience.
• Experience with background checks, employment verifications, and healthcare clearance processes.
• Knowledge of healthcare licensure, certifications, immunizations, and employee health requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, or onboarding platforms.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and clearance activities from offer acceptance through start date.
• Verify employment history, education, licenses, certifications, and other required credentials.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, immunizations, TB testing, and occupational health requirements.
• Track outstanding documentation and proactively follow up with candidates.
• Ensure employee files meet healthcare and regulatory compliance standards.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee Health, and hiring managers throughout the onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate records and support audit and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare onboarding

Credentialing

Compliance

HR coordination

Background checks

Attention to detail

HRIS

ATS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/ATS platforms

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Healthcare Onboarding Specialist to manage the pre-employment and onboarding process for new hires in a regulated healthcare environment. This role ensures compliance, credentialing, background screening, and health clearance requirements are completed prior to a start date, collaborating with HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee Health, and hiring managers.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote, based out of