University of Michigan Health-West · 6 days ago
Staffing Specialist - Emergency Department * Days - 36hrs/wk
Wyoming, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUniversity of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Staffing Specialist for their Emergency Department. The Staffing Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing staff schedules, maintaining effective communication with staff and leadership, and ensuring optimal staffing levels within the department.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates a positive attitude and customer service skills when communicating with staff members, and Department leadership
Works collaboratively with staff members and Department leadership to achieve optimal staffing levels
Maintains open and ongoing communications and effective working relationships with staff on all shifts and with Department leadership
Fills staffing vacancies caused by PTO and unscheduled time off; reviews internal timecard system queues for employee requests to work
Assess daily needs and contact staff to fill holes in the schedule
Organizes and continually updates changes made on the schedule and worksheets
Maintain schedules according to organizational and department specific policies
Maintains knowledge of individual staff skill/experience to provide adequate numbers of staffing resources including cross-training/orientation to multiple units
Creates and manages the orientation calendars for new employees
Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers
Assists Department leadership in maintaining staffing budget and productivity reports, as needed
Collaborates with Human Resources and Department leadership to coordinate Leave of Absences, as needed
Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Strong organizational skills in an office environment
Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and e-mail
Positive interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze complex reports
Ability to use good judgment
Preferred
Associates degree
Certification in Clinical Staffing and Scheduling
Previous healthcare experience
Company
University of Michigan Health-West
University of Michigan Health-West is a nonprofit multispecialty medical provider that is relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan as part of the state’s top-ranked health system.
Founded in 1942
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jarrett K. Martus
Chief of Staff to the CEO & Secretary, Board of Directors
Kris Kurtz
Chief Financial Officer
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