Float Staffing Specialist — Hospital Scheduling

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Corp in Memphis, TN is seeking an Administrative Scheduling Specialist to deploy centralized float staff, build daily staffing schedules, and support the staffing office with accuracy and timeliness.

You will monitor real-time coverage, coordinate with unit leaders, and maintain staffing records while using scheduling software and MS Office to report metrics and ensure safe, compliant staffing operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 0-1 years administrative experience in healthcare or scheduling.
• Experience with hospital staffing or scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploys float staff to units based on float pool criteria and guidelines to ensure adequate coverage for shifts.
• Creates and maintains daily staffing schedules to meet patient care needs and acuity.
• Assigns and reassigns associates based on census, skill mix, and competencies.
• Monitors real-time staffing levels and initiate adjustments (call-ins, low census, reallocation).
• Partners with facility leaders to assist with unit based staffing and scheduling requests.
• Schedules float staff for training and skills validation.
• Processes call-outs, PTO, and schedule change requests per policy and department procedure.
• Maintains staffing records and update the scheduling system accurately.
• Supports safe staffing decisions by escalating concerns to leadersip as appropriate.
• Supports continuity of staffing operations by cross-training and providing scheduler coverage when needed.
• Creates, maintains, and produces reports related to float pool activity and metrics.
• Performs various office support duties specific to the department.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Associates or higher preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling systems

Electronic timekeeping software

Excel

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Corp in Memphis, TN is seeking an Administrative Scheduling Specialist to deploy centralized float staff, build daily staffing schedules, and support the staffing office with accuracy and timeliness.

You will monitor real-time coverage, coordinate with unit leaders, and maintain staffing records while using scheduling software and MS Office to report metrics and ensure safe, compliant staffing operations.