Staff scheduling can significantly impact the success of your practice. While scheduling may seem like a routine administrative task, its importance in retaining your valuable hourly employees cannot be overstated. A well-designed and thoughtful scheduling system can lead to increased job satisfaction, higher productivity, and improved staff retention rates. . Depending on the size and structure of your practice, you might have some of these staff members on hourly wages instead of monthly salary—receptionist, medical assistant, billing and coding specialist, medical transcriptionist, records technician, medical equipment tech, office cleaner and office assistant. Good scheduling practices could give them: Consistency and predictability By providing consistent and predictable work schedules, you demonstrate your commitment to fairness and respect for your employees’ time. Hourly employees often face challenges in balancing their work and… . . . read more.