Recruiter - Healthcare Recruiter Maxim Healthcare Employee Review

1.0
Jun 30, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Developed a unique skill set in handling adverse and difficult situations. Room for advancement in the company.

Cons

Do not let the "Recruiter" title fool you! You spend 10% of your time actually recruiting. The rest of your time is spent putting out fires. A typical day as a recruiter will consist of dealing with unprofessional nurses/cnas who no call/no show or call out for their shifts and then communicating that to the patient's family, who usually is far from enjoyable to speak to. Then you get to take the on call phone home and continue to put out fires, even at 2am! Other day to day duties include administrative tasks like payroll or filing nurses notes. One thing Maxim stresses is that you wear many hats, probably because of the high turnover rate within the company. I found myself doing the job of 3 people (payroll, personnel coordinator, and even account manager). I'm all for being cross trained, but when you have to take over a complete role because someone quit, a pay increase is expected.

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Pros

Flexible schedule, great office staff, great patients and families

Cons

Health insurance is a little expensive and there's limited options

5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

1. Stable healthcare company with established reputation * Maxim Healthcare Services is well-known in healthcare staffing and home healthcare, so there is job security and established systems. 2. Strong administrative/coordinator experience * Great resume builder for future roles in operations, healthcare administration, recruiting, account management, or project coordination. 3. Relationship-building role * You work closely with families, caregivers, nurses, and clients, which builds strong customer service and communication skills. 4. Mission-driven work * You are helping coordinate care for families who genuinely need support, which can feel meaningful. 5. Potential growth opportunities * Can move into recruiting, branch leadership, healthcare operations, account management, or regional leadership. 6. Structured office environment * Predictable tasks, processes, scheduling, documentation, client communication. 7. Benefits and corporate structure * Usually offers PTO, healthcare benefits, 401(k), and more stability than smaller companies.

Cons

1. High stress / constant urgency * Healthcare staffing often means call-outs, last-minute schedule changes, unhappy families, and scrambling to fill shifts. 2. Heavy phone and email volume * Much of the day can be reactive rather than proactive. 3. Limited flexibility * Often requires strict office hours (commonly 8–5), which can be hard when balancing kids and school pickup schedules. 4. Emotional burnout * Working with patients, families, and caregivers can become emotionally draining over time. 5. Staffing shortages = pressure * If nurses/caregivers call off, coordinators are often responsible for solving the issue immediately. 6. Can feel repetitive * Scheduling, documentation, follow-up calls, and compliance tasks can become routine. 7. Compensation may not match stress level * Depending on market/location, pay can sometimes feel low compared with workload.

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