Summary
Education
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Melanie  Edwards

Melanie Edwards

Talant Aquisition
GA
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Summary

Professional with strong background in talent acquisition, skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier candidates. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting quickly to changing recruitment needs. Demonstrates expertise in candidate assessment, relationship building, and strategic hiring processes, consistently driving successful outcomes. Reliable and results-focused, delivering high standards in every aspect of recruitment.

Education

BBA - Healthcare Administration

Strayer University, Atlanta, Ga
01.2019 - 06.2024

MBA - Human Resource Management

Strayer University
05.2025 - Current

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Talant Aquisition Recruiter

WellStreet Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.

Medical Practice Manager

WellStreet Urgent Care
02.2023 - Current
  • Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to facilitate open communication channels among team members leading to improved collaboration and problemsolving.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the medical practice such as staffing schedules, inventory management, office upkeep ensuring an organized work environment conducive to efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.

Medical Practice Manager

Village Medical Centers
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience while adhering to industry best practices.

Lead Clinical Coordinator

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate
10.2008 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined patient scheduling process for increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
  • Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements and maintain professional growth.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing new clinical protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Medical practice management

Electronic health records

Candidate screening

Administrative skills

Recruiting and sourcing

Team collaboration

Time management

LinkedIn sourcing

Background checks

Self-motivated work ethic

Hiring requirements

Community networking

Candidate and client relations

Job posting optimization

Onboarding coordination

Candidate selection

Excel spreadsheets

Partnership development

Salary negotiation

Job offer development

Hiring metrics analysis

ADP workforce now

Human resources policies

Online job boards

Verbal and written communication

Applicant assessment

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Lean Incentives Plan.
  • Achieved positive results through effectively helping with Community Engagement.

Software

UKG

PowerBI

SmartSheet

ADP

EPIC

Athena