Recruiting Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Recruiting Intern

Where Healthcare Meets Talent

Walker Healthforce is a specialized healthcare staffing and IT consulting firm that connects exceptional professionals with leading organizations across the healthcare ecosystem. We focus exclusively at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business placing talent in Healthcare IT, business operations, and care management roles across health systems, payers, and consulting firms nationwide.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Recruiter Intern at Walker Healthforce, you will be embedded in our team and exposed to the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and outreach to screening and coordination. This is not a passive, observational internship. You will contribute directly to active searches and develop real skills that translate to a career in recruiting, sales, or healthcare operations.

Candidate Sourcing & Research

• Search LinkedIn, Indeed, and industry-specific platforms to identify qualified candidates in Healthcare IT, care management, and business operations
• Build talent pipelines for specialized roles such as EHR specialists, clinical informaticists, care coordinators, case managers, and other healthcare positions.
• Develop working knowledge of our ATS (Bullhorn) and industry job boards.

Candidate Screening & Engagement

• Review resumes to evaluate alignment with client requirements across technical, clinical, and professional dimensions
• Conduct initial outreach and pre-screening conversations to assess candidate qualifications, interest, and fit
• Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the process

Recruitment Operations & Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and the recruiting team
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Support active requisitions through pipelining of candidates.

Market Intelligence & Learning

• Build familiarity with key healthcare verticals, including health systems, managed care organizations, health plans, and consulting firms
• Participate in team meetings, training, and company-wide meetings/events

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Sales & Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with digital tools and platforms

Preferred

• Prior coursework, internship, or work experience in healthcare, recruiting, or sales
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology, care delivery models, or health information technology
• Experience using LinkedIn, ATS platforms, or CRM tools
• Genuine curiosity about the healthcare industry and interest in recruiting as a profession

WalkerHealthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.