Marie O’Neal Finney, LVN

• Recruit clinical professionals including nurses, medical assistants, management roles and allied health for Optum and Well Med clinics.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events, maintaining a robust talent pipeline.
• Conduct initial screenings, phone interviews, and credential verifications to ensure candidate qualifications and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and ensure compliance with HIPAA and EEOC regulations with HIPAA and EEOC regulations.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients, providing a positive experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Recruiting and onboarding clinical staff for all positions with Healthcare System Staffing/UTMB hospital and clinics.
• Facilitated and led new employee orientation sessions, introducing company policies, benefits, compliance training, and workplace culture.

• Created and managed a clinical hourly labor pool of candidates for all ACP offices and facilities.
• Determined hourly compensation pay rates, managed compliance programs including employee vaccine requirements and corporate system access and sanction review processes.
• Liaison between HR and clinical operations for staffing and personnel issues.
• Member of corporate safety committee with responsibility for company-wide health and safety compliance.

• Developed curricula and facilitated training for medical staff with concentration on medical assistants.
• Provided field training and safety compliance.
• Interviewed and screened clinical hourly employees to create internal applicant pool.

Taught in parallel to employment at ACP

• Delivered engaging classroom and hands-on instruction in medical assisting topics including anatomy, clinical procedures, pharmacology, and patient care.

• Managed busy multi-specialty practice, staffing, employee needs, performance management, payroll, patient workflow, administrative needs, accounts payables, medication and supply ordering, insurance review, charge entry and billing claims scrubbing.

• Counseled patients via telephone and in person according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.