Staffing Specialist

Legacy Health • , OR

6d • $28 - $41

About The Position

The Staffing Specialist coordinates staffing across assigned patient care units, serving as a connection between medical staff and patients to support quality care. The role responds to sickness, absences, and changes in census by assigning float staff to maintain operations. It requires accuracy, critical thinking, and the ability to work effectively across multiple areas in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The specialist follows established policies and procedures and refers exceptions to the manager/designee or director as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with computer word processing and database management required.
• Effective verbal and listening skills, especially in telephone communication.
• Ability to think quickly 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in data management, computer science, business, or a related field preferred.
• Staffing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate staffing for assigned patient care units in collaboration with department leadership and other staff as appropriate.
• Assign float staff to adjust for sickness, absences, and census.
• Maintain accuracy and use critical thinking while supporting multiple areas in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain working knowledge of established policies and procedures; refer exceptions to the manager/designee or director as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED