Medical Staffing Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System

Medical Staffing Assistant

Easton, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Monitors workload/productivity of day-to-day staffing and scheduling for System Nursing Services to ensure that resource allocation decisions meet the Hours Per Patient Day targets and patient care standards. Collaborates with Directors/Managers in resolving staffing issues. Collects data on an ongoing basis to provide for long-term trending and benchmark resource utilization for retrospective analysis. Assures the integrity and the availability of the supplemental staffing resources. Ensures state of the art utilization of OneStaff Scheduling System. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.

    NOTE: This role has rotating shifts 7am - 3pm, every other weekend and includes holidays.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

    1. Coordinates the various phases of OneStaff Scheduling System including timeliness of data entry, accuracy and security of the system for Shore Health System.
    2. Coordinates staffing in collaboration with management team and supervisors.
    3. Assures currency on system employees who are licensed, registered, or certified to meet regulatory and policy requirements.
    4. Prepares schedule for float and system-wide per diem staff as directed.
    5. Monitors float/per diem staff for completion of annual mandatories and required work hours.
    6. Prepares monthly staffing/scheduling reports.
    7. Assures completion of computerized variance reports for management team.
    8. Coordinates agency staff and assures that all necessary documentation is present to meet competency requirements.
    9. Updates employee information through collaboration with Human Resources and management team to maintain current position control.
    10. Communicates in an effective and professional manner, demonstrating respect for other health-team members.
    11. Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
    12. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
    13. Serves as coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
    14. Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
    15. Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
    16. Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), Code Yellow (when called).
    17. Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
    18. Maintains the privacy and security for all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
    19. Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

    High School Graduate, AA preferred. Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs preferred. Basic understanding of regulatory agencies' requirements in patient care delivery.

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care