NON-CLINICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Case Study: Transforming HR Burden with Non-Clinical Staffing Excellence
Summary: A growing multi-site hospital network in the Southeast was struggling to recruit and retain non-clinical and administrative staff across its facilities. High turnover in medical billing, health information management, patient access, and administrative support was creating operational bottlenecks, increasing costs, and diverting HR resources away from strategic priorities.
Expedite Healthcare Solutions was engaged to provide a scalable, end-to-end non-clinical staffing solution that would reduce HR burden, improve retention, and ensure consistent administrative operations across all locations.
OVERVIEW
Client Goals
Reduce HR Burden
Free internal HR teams from repetitive hiring cycles to focus on strategic workforce planning and employee engagement.
Standardize Hiring
Establish consistent recruitment, screening, and onboarding standards across all 18 locations.
Improve Retention
Reduce first-year turnover from 35% to under 15% through better candidate matching and structured support.
Restore Revenue Cycle
Fully staff billing, coding, and claims teams to eliminate processing backlogs and recover lost revenue.
Ensure Compliance
Maintain Joint Commission and state regulatory standards across all administrative and support staffing.
Scale Flexibly
Build a staffing model that adjusts to seasonal demand, facility growth, and organizational changes.
Technology Alignment
ADMINISTRATIVE
Patient Access Representatives, Medical Receptionists, Scheduling Coordinators, Office Managers, Executive Assistants
REVENUE CYCLE
Medical Billers, Coders (CPC, CCS), Claims Processors, Accounts Receivable Specialists, Payment Posting Clerks
HEALTH INFORMATION
HIM Technicians, Medical Records Clerks, Release of Information Specialists, Data Entry Analysts
SUPPORT SERVICES
HR Coordinators, Compliance Assistants, Quality Assurance Analysts, Credentialing Specialists
CHALLENGE
The hospital network faced several critical issues:
High Turnover Rates
Non-clinical turnover exceeded 35% annually, particularly in medical billing, coding, and front-desk roles.
HR Resource Drain
Internal HR teams spent over 60% of their time on repetitive hiring, leaving no capacity for strategic planning.
Inconsistent Hiring Standards
Each facility managed its own recruitment, leading to inconsistent candidate quality across locations.
Operational Bottlenecks
Unfilled administrative roles caused delays in patient registration, billing, and records management.
SOLUTION
Strategic Approach
WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT
Audited non-clinical roles across all 18 locations, mapping staffing gaps, turnover patterns, and seasonal demand.
CENTRALIZED RECRUITMENT
Established a single recruitment pipeline with standardized job descriptions, screening criteria, and onboarding protocols.
TEMP-TO-PERM MODEL
Deployed contract-to-hire for high-turnover roles, allowing evaluation before permanent commitment.
DEDICATED ACCOUNT TEAM
Assigned a dedicated team with healthcare administrative expertise to manage the full staffing lifecycle.
COMPLIANCE & CREDENTIALING
Handled all background checks, credential verification, and compliance documentation to meet regulatory standards.
RETENTION PROGRAM
Implemented 30/60/90-day check-ins with candidates and supervisors to address issues early.
CONCLUSION
Results Achieved
40% Reduction in HR Overhead
Freed internal HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives and employee engagement.
85+ Roles Filled in 6 Months
Placed qualified professionals across all 18 locations within the first two quarters.
22% Improvement in Retention
First-year turnover reduced from 35% to 13% through the temp-to-perm model and structured check-ins.
Faster Revenue Cycle
Fully staffed billing teams reduced claim processing time by 18 days, improving cash flow by $2.1M annually.
Standardized Operations
Consistent hiring standards improved administrative service quality scores by 28% across all facilities.
Ongoing Partnership
The engagement expanded into a managed staffing partnership covering all non-clinical hiring needs.
