New Hire Checklist

Starting any new position can feel stressful. The Human Resources Department at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) simplifies the process with these easy steps for new employees and their managers.

For Employees

New hires can follow these steps for a smooth onboarding process.

For Managers

Supervisors can follow these steps for posting positions and onboarding new employees.

  • Post a position: Access your dashboard for posting a position on TalentLink. You can also access SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360.
  • Request Epic access: Request Epic access for new employees, which includes requesting CWIDs, Epic training, and Epic access for ColumbiaDoctors and Service Corp staff.
  • Register for Welcome Program: Use this orientation registration form for your new hire. These registration forms close every Friday at noon. Please check back on Monday to submit your form.
  • Register for medical surveillance: Use this medical surveillance registration form for your new hire. These registration forms close every Friday at noon. Please check back on Monday to submit your form.
  • Obtain Columbia UNI: The CUIMC HR UNI System assists managers in obtaining a Columbia UNI for their newly hired staff.