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Local Birmingham hospitals need to fill 100’s of openings now. Here’s how to apply
Since COVID-19 cases have continued to rise, so has the need for healthcare workers. For those seeking jobs in fields like nursing and pharmacy techs, find out where you can find work in Birmingham while helping others during the pandemic
Jefferson County Department of Health
From important COVID-19 updates to a vaccination hotline, the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) has been a prominent source of information and resources throughout the pandemic. And through the pandemic, they’ve been preparing for employment needs.
“When the COVID-19 vaccine was on the horizon, we immediately knew we would need to hire temporary employees to help with vaccination efforts. In late November, JCDH began to accept applications for temporary employees. During that time, JCDH received close to 1K applicants.
JCDH is currently in the process of hiring additional temporary employees from the pool of applications received in November.”
HR Department, Jefferson County Department of Health
Currently, JCDH is not accepting any more applicants for temporary positions. However, they are accepting applicants for full-time and part-time positions.
Click here for current job opportunities.
Brookwood Baptist Health
Brookwood Baptist Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join:
- ICU/Step Down
- Cardia/Tele
- Orthopedics
- Post-Surgical/Acute Care
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Main OR
- CVOR
- Float Pool
- Behavioral Health
To apply for a position with Brookwood Baptist Health, visit their career site.
Upcoming Hiring Events at Brookwood Baptist Health
If you are interested in attending a hiring event with Brookwood Baptist Health, mark your calendar for the following upcoming events.
- When: March 2, 10AM-4PM | Where: Walker Baptist Medical Center, Education Center
- When: March 2, 10AM-4PM | Where: Citizens Baptist Medical Center
- When: March 4, 10AM-4PM | Where: Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Physician’s Center
- When: March 9, 10AM-4PM | Where: Princeton Baptist Medical Center
- When: March 11, 10AM-4PM | Where: Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Women’s Classroom
Click here to schedule your time to attend one of the events.
Children’s of Alabama
From nursing jobs to clerical work, Children’s of Alabama is currently looking to fill a range of positions. View the full list here.
St. Vincent
According to St. Vincent’s Hospital‘s career page, there are close to 451 open jobs for registered nurses—many of which are for COVID-19-related positions.
Here are some to consider:
View the full list of open jobs at St. Vincent’s here.
UAB Medicine
UAB Hospital has been one of the leading local hospitals in COVID-19 treatment and care. And things still aren’t slowing down for the healthcare workers and staff.
To help ensure they have the amount of workers needed, view the full list of jobs available.
Hiring Events at UAB Medicine
UAB Nursing is holding virtual hiring events for a number of nursing positions. Here’s what’s coming up:
- What: Virtual Interviews
- Date: February 11
- Time: 8AM-Noon + 6-8PM
- Details: Register for this event to interview and discuss specific job opportunities with our recruiters.
- Register here beginning January 28.
- What: Virtual Open House
- Date: March 3
- Time: 9-10AM
- Details: Register for this event to hear from a panel of nurses, meet hiring managers and discuss job opportunities with recruiters.
- Register here beginning in February.
- What: Virtual Open House
- Date: March 4
- Time: Noon-1PM + 7-8PM
- Details: Register to hear from a panel of nurses, meet hiring managers and discuss job opportunities with recruiters.
- Register here beginning in February.
- What: Virtual Interviews
- Date: April 14th
- Time: 8AM-Noon + 6-8PM
- Position Available: RN Acute Care
- Requirements: No experience required
- Details: Register for this event to interview and discuss specific job opportunities with recruiters
- Register here beginning March 31.
Pharmacies
Seeking employment at a local or national pharmacy? COVID-19 has caused a drop in the necessary number of employees needed, so you may find openings at many nearby pharmacies.
“We have experienced short staffing because of COVID-related issues. Employees testing positive or being exposed in their household, children being quarantined and having to stay home from school.”
Jama Messner, Pharmacy Intern, Publix Pharmacy in Clay
Here are some positions pharmacies are looking to fill around the greater Birmingham area:
CVS
- Currently hiring for COVID-19 support team. Includes: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccines and care for patients. Apply here.
Walgreens
- Currently hiring for COVID-19 Vaccine Support Team. Includes: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Apply here.