Staffing Specialist
Overview
We are seeking a Staffing Specialist to oversee day-to-day staffing operations for assigned departments in West Des Moines, IA, ensuring adequate coverage and optimal resource utilization. This full-time role operates on an 8p-430a shift and acts swiftly on short-notice staffing needs, coordinating and deploying staff to fill coverage gaps identified within 48 hours of a scheduled shift.
At UnityPoint Health, we offer a competitive Total Rewards program with benefits such as paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, an employee recognition program, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily staffing operations for designated departments, including cancellations, call-ins, floating, and open shifts
- Adjust schedules to meet operational needs by securing additional staff or reducing coverage as needed
- Respond to sick calls and short-notice vacancies by recruiting available staff and allocating float/resource pool support within 48 hours of shift start
- Maintain accurate schedules and proficiency within the electronic staffing system, ensuring data integrity
- Communicate urgent staffing needs to leadership and support departmental initiatives and assigned projects
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma/GED required
- Preferred Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience including data entry, multitasking, and problem solving
- Preferred Experience: Staffing and scheduling experience
Benefits
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401K matching and employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Schedule
Full-time, 8p-430a shift