You are a vital link between medical staff and patients, ensuring that we provide the best possible care by coordinating the staffing for assigned patient care units. When staff are sick or absent, you don’t miss a beat as you assign appropriate float staff. Your critical thinking skills and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment help to fulfill our mission of making life better for others.

As a staffing specialist, you will work in collaboration with department leadership and/or other staff as appropriate. A working knowledge of established policies and procedures is crucial in this role; exceptions are referred to the manager/designee or director as appropriate.

The staffing specialist supports and coordinates the staffing for assigned patient care units in collaboration with department leadership and/or other staff as appropriate; assigns float staff to adjust for sickness, absences, and census. The specialist maintains a high level of accuracy and strong critical thinking skills while supporting multiple areas in a high volume, fast-paced work environment. The specialist maintains a working knowledge of established policies and procedures in performing this role; exceptions are referred to the manager/designee or director as appropriate.

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.

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.

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