Planning for summer staffing, when many people want to be away on vacation, should have started well before today, but here's a checklist to make sure you have thought of everything. 1. Plan Early and Communicate: Request Vacation Schedules Early: Ask staff to submit their vacation requests at least 2-3 months in advance. Create a Vacation Calendar: Post a visible … [Read more...] about Summer vacation staffing checklist for medical office managers
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How one medical center created their dream schedule
At Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, the staff and physicians worked together to create a schedule that meets of the patients, as well as the practice's working parents. Melissa Gohacki, the practice manager, explains how the schedule was designed. I work at a small primary care office- two physicians and two NPs. One of the physicians is married to one of the NPs, and … [Read more...] about How one medical center created their dream schedule
Are erratic scheduling practices causing financial instability for your hourly employees
A study reveals that for today's hourly workforce, missing a single shift comes at a steep cost. New research from WorkJam, a digital workplace platform, found that for nearly half of employees surveyed, one missed shift means late payments on rent, utilities, and other basic necessities. "Today's workforce is living paycheck to paycheck," says Steven Kramer, co-founder, … [Read more...] about Are erratic scheduling practices causing financial instability for your hourly employees