Denise Etchison
Springfield
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with proven track record in sourcing and recruiting high-caliber candidates. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable and adaptable, utilizing strategic sourcing techniques and excellent communication to meet changing hiring needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR Talent Acquisition Specialist
PeaceHealth
07.2012 - 11.2025
- Led recruitment strategies to attract top talent aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques to enhance candidate pipeline.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions.
- Streamlined interview processes, improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
Physician Recruiter
PeaceHealth
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify ideal Physician, NP, and PA candidates for specific roles and locations. Salary, onboarding and communicates expectations and results.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline the recruitment process and improve candidate experience.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidates' clinical skills and cultural fit within organizations.
- Established relationships with medical schools and residency programs for talent pipeline development.
- Led recruitment initiatives that enhanced organizational visibility at industry conferences and job fairs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate qualifications.
Provider Recruiting Credentialing Specialist
PeaceHealth
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Verified provider credentials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated primary source verification processes for healthcare professionals.
- Managed document collection and maintained accurate records in credentialing database.
- Developed streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in credentialing processes.
- Initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Supported programs by preparing worksheets, gathering communication materials, and coordinating meetings.
- Coordinated career fairs and networking events to broaden company visibility within the local community and attract diverse candidates.
- Tour of facility when Provider's were at Hospital for Interview.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Hill Highschool
Pleasant Hill, ORSkills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Onboarding process management
- Behavioral interviewing
- Job posting optimization
- Candidate sourcing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Application screening
- Recruitment and hiring
- Candidate pipeline management
- Career fair management
- New hire onboarding
Accomplishments
PeaceHealth's Mission and Values Award - Recipient for Collaboration
Certification
RACR Certified (Recruitment & Sourcer Accreditation Recognition)
Timeline
SR Talent Acquisition Specialist
PeaceHealth
07.2012 - 11.2025
Physician Recruiter
PeaceHealth
06.2010 - 07.2012
Provider Recruiting Credentialing Specialist
PeaceHealth
08.2008 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Hill Highschool