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Employer FAQs – Advanced Staffing Associates

At Advanced Staffing Associates, we understand that hiring the right staff is crucial to the success of your healthcare facility. To help you better understand how we work and how we can meet your staffing needs, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from employers.

How do your services work?

We offer a variety of staffing solutions, including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Once we understand your needs, we will begin sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates who meet your specific criteria. We handle the recruitment, screening, and vetting process, saving you time and ensuring you receive qualified professionals ready to integrate into your team.

What types of positions can you fill?

We specialize in staffing for healthcare-related roles, including:

  • Nursing Division: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Direct Care Workers
  • Behavioral Health: LCSWs, LPCs, LMHCs, LCPCs
  • Administrative/Office Roles: Medical Billers/Coders, Receptionists, Accountants, Medical Assistants
  • Imaging Division: X-Ray Technologists, MRI Technologists, CAT Scan Technologists
  • Dental Division: Office staff and clinical roles

What are the benefits of using a staffing agency?

Partnering with Advanced Staffing Associates provides several advantages:

  • Time Savings: We handle recruitment, screening, and administrative tasks, so you can focus on running your facility.
  • Access to a Qualified Talent Pool: We have a broad network of healthcare professionals ready for placement.
  • Reduced Hiring Risk: Our vetting process ensures you only get the most qualified candidates, reducing turnover and improving the quality of hires.

How quickly can you fill a position?

Depending on your needs and the complexity of the role, we can often fill positions within days. Our extensive network allows us to source candidates quickly, especially for roles in high demand. For specialized or senior roles, the process may take longer to ensure we find the perfect fit.

What industries do you serve?

While our primary focus is on healthcare staffing, we also provide support for related industries, including administrative roles within healthcare settings. Our experience spans hospitals, clinics, medical offices, schools, dental offices, and behavioral health facilities.

How do you screen candidates?

Our rigorous screening process includes:

  • In-depth interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Skills assessments tailored to the role and industry.
  • Reference checks to verify past employment and performance.
  • Background checks and credential verification to ensure candidates meet all industry requirements.

What’s the difference between Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, and Direct Hire?

  • Temporary Staffing: We provide staff on a short-term basis to help with seasonal fluctuations, leaves of absence, or specific projects.
  • Temp-to-Perm Staffing: You can bring in a candidate on a temporary basis with the option to transition them to a permanent role if they are the right fit.
  • Direct Hire: We handle the entire recruitment process and present you with candidates for a permanent role from the start.

How does your pricing work?

Our pricing is based on the staffing solution you choose (Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, or Direct Hire). Contact us directly for a detailed breakdown of costs for each option. We work with you to find a solution that fits your budget and staffing needs.

What if I’m not satisfied with a candidate?

Our goal is to provide candidates who meet your expectations and perform well in your facility. However, if for any reason you are not satisfied, we will work with you to find a replacement candidate as quickly as possible. Your satisfaction is our priority.

How do I get started?

Getting started with Advanced Staffing Associates is simple:

  1. Contact us to discuss your staffing needs.
  2. We will work with you to identify the right staffing solution and begin sourcing candidates immediately.
  3. Once we’ve reviewed potential candidates, we’ll present you with the best matches for your organization.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help meet your staffing needs.

Q- What if we decide while the temp employee is working for us that we would like to hire her or him on a permanent basis, can that be arranged?

A- Yes, we can certainly arrange that. It’s not uncommon for our temp clients to want to hire our employees who have worked on a contract assignment for them and become an integral part of their office. One of our client’s favorite programs is Temp to Perm. This program will allow you to test the new employee in your work enviroment, seeing if they are right for your business.

Q- Can we still hire a temp even if we’re not sure what the duration of the assignment will be?

A- Yes. You can keep our temp employee as long as necessary. Contract assignments are generally a minimum of 12 weeks, but we can work with you to accommodate what ever needs you may have, whether it be for a longer or shorter period of time. We are here to help your business in any way possible!

Q- Does your staff have current CPR/AED certifications up to date?

A- Yes, our patient care staff has CPR/ AED certifications when required. Some also have PMT and Med certifications.

Q- Do you do background checks?

A- Yes, we do  background checks for all employees and can also provide a background check that covers all states in the US.

Q- Can we call you after office hours and on weekends if we have an urgent staffing need?

A- We provide all of our clients and staff with a 24/7 dedicated staffing number that will be answered by our staff.

Q- Who pays the employee? Are our employees covered under workers comp?

A- Our temporary employees are on our payroll. All insurance, including professional liability, taxes and workman’s compensation are paid by us. These are very important factors to consider when creating a partnership with staffing agencies.

Q- How fast can you provide services?

A- We will start our staffing or recruiting process as soon as we receive our approved contract and information to complete our job orders.

Q- What kind of jobs do you fill?

A- We fill all front and back office positions in a variety of industries as well as many clinical roles including Nurses, Technologists and MA’s. We also fill positions in Legal offices, Hospitality, Dental offices, etc..

Q- Why should I use your service instead of filling the positon on my own?

A- Since temporary staffing is our business, we can send someone to you right away to fulfill your staffing needs. In addition, all insurance, inlcuding professional liability, taxes and workman’s compensation are paid by us so the employee is not on your payroll We save you both time and money!

Call us today at 959-206-8041 and allow us to find the professionals for you!

Serving all of Connecticut, Advanced Staffing Associates is committed to ensuring that you have a positive experience.

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