Staffing Specialist
Required skills
- computer word processing
- database management
- verbal skills
- listening skills
- telephone communication
- multiple tasks simultaneously
- problem-solving skills
- customer service
- communication skills
- calm, businesslike manner
Nice to have
- data management
- business
- staffing experience
Role summary
This role is crucial for connecting medical staff with patients by coordinating staffing across assigned patient care units. Responsibilities include assigning float staff to cover absences and maintain seamless operations, requiring strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication and customer service skills, proficiency in computer word processing and database management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to established policies and procedures.
Overview
You play a vital role as the connection between medical staff and patients, ensuring the highest quality of care through effective staffing coordination across assigned patient care units. When team members are out sick or unavailable, you respond quickly and thoughtfully - assigning the right float staff to maintain seamless operations. Your strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment help advance our mission of making life better for others.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for our Staffing Specialist role.
Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate staffing for assigned patient care units in collaboration with department leadership and/or other staff as appropriate.
- Assign float staff to adjust for sickness, absences, and census.
- Maintains a high level of accuracy and strong critical thinking skills while supporting multiple areas in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
- Maintains a working knowledge of established policies and procedures in performing this role; exceptions are referred to the manager/designee or director as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree in data management, computer science, business, or related field preferred.
Experience: Staffing experience preferred. Experience working with computer word processing and database management required.
Skills:
Effective verbal and listening skills, especially in telephone communication.
Ability to think quickly in the moment and make difficult decisions while maintaining professionalism and excellent customer service.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good problem-solving skills.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a calm, businesslike manner.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Ability to adapt to change.
Pay Range
USD $28.47 - USD $40.71 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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