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On Assignment Healthcare Staffing

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1001 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 2123822655

Fax: 212 382 2658

Other branches in the area:
Yes

Affiliated Agencies:
No

World Wide Web Page:
www.oahealthcare.com

Email address:
hiral.patel@onassignment.com

Five currently most demanded jobs:
Job Title Length Client Hourly Wage
Medical 4 Months

The following information has been provided by the agency staff:

Agency Procedures

The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
Apply on line at www.oahealthcare.com Application is reviewed by recruiters. The applicant is then interviewed in office. Followed by reference checks, background check and skills assesments.

Waiting times:
48-72 hours

How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to send out:
References, Educational, Licenses, Background Checks

Standby policy:
No

Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: N
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: N

Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance: Y
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:

Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
We have polices and procedures given to every candidate that meets with us.

Agency Policies and Priorities:

Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We are national staffing company specializing in Healthcare.

Role of the temp agency:
It's very strong.

The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Honesty, Good work ethics, Ability to learn, and motivated.

Advice for prospective temps:
Always give your best at an assignment.

Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
Yes, most positions are Temp to Hire. We believe in provided well screened candidates to your clients, so that it is a Win! Win! Win! for Clients, Candidates and Us

Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 50%
(b) in other firms: 65%

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Thu Jan 18

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