Staffing Specialist

SLP Operations, LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Burnalong wellness platform

Job summary

Cross Country is a leading workforce solutions and advisory firm delivering staffing services across healthcare and related functions. We focus on timely, compliant placements and strong client relationships to support revenue growth and market share.

The Staffing Specialist role coordinates staffing orders, screens candidates, and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining quality service and collaboration with onboarding and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage scheduling and client needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse clients and staff.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; facilitates client and staff interactions.

Responsibilities

• Post job orders in CCH applications and coordinate with the Account Manager to fulfill client staffing needs.
• Screen candidates for qualifications, maintain a qualified professional database, schedule staff to shifts and orientations.
• Manage last-minute staffing changes, replacements, and call-offs to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ensure compliance, licensing, and company requirements; partner with Compliance and Onboarding to address gaps.
• Assist with scheduling client orientation and training for new hires; ensure policy adherence.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals, clients, and internal teams to foster engagement and satisfaction.
• Coordinate interviews, expedite offers, and monitor performance to support revenue, headcount, and fulfillment targets.
• Monitor client demand trends and provide feedback to sourcing teams; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Healthcare regulations

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Staffing software

Job description

Cross Country is looking for top talent to join our team! We are a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm with more than four decades of experience helping organizations solve complex labor and operational challenges. Recognized as a Top Place to Work by U.S. News & World Report and a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, Cross Country is committed to quality and excellence in everything we deliver. We were also the first public company to earn The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification with Distinction — a standard we continue to uphold today.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Staffing Specialist is responsible for managing the daily fulfillment of client staffing orders, ensuring the timely and compliant placement of qualified healthcare professionals. This role contributes to organizational success by delivering high-quality service, strengthening client relationships, and supporting revenue growth, gross profit, and market share. Responsibilities include coordinating staffing and scheduling, along with performing related administrative tasks to ensure seamless service delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Post job orders in CCH applications and coordinate with the Account Manager to fulfill client staffing needs.
• Screen candidates for qualifications, maintain an up-to-date database of qualified healthcare professionals, schedule and assign staff to shifts, orientations, and visits based on skills, availability, and client needs.
• Manage last-minute staffing changes, replacements, and call-offs effectively to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ensure all healthcare professionals meet compliance, licensing, and company requirements; partner with Compliance and Onboarding teams to address documentation gaps and reduce time-to-fill.
• Assist with scheduling client orientation and ongoing training for new hires to ensure adherence to company and client policies.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, clients, and internal team members to foster engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Partner with clients to prioritize orders, prepare deliverables, and understand staffing requirements.
• Submit profiles, coordinate interviews, expedite offers, and monitor healthcare professionals’ performance to support revenue, headcount, and fulfillment targets.
• Monitor client demand trends, provide feedback to sourcing teams, and elevate issues to Staffing Managers or Directors as needed.
• Conduct regular check-ins and complete evaluations of healthcare professionals to ensure performance, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Achieve or exceed assigned performance metrics and participate in daily huddles; may cover on-call duties as required, including during Business Continuity Plan activation.
• May be responsible for occasionally visiting local clients and healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of related experience in healthcare staffing, recruitment or administration.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse clients, healthcare professionals, and internal teams professionally; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to promptly manage/address staffing challenges, client issues, and operational concerns, including last-minute changes and call-offs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with staffing software, databases, or automated systems preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, with experience partnering with leadership and compliance teams to ensure timely, compliant placements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.

Company equipment(laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse headset) will be provided directly to you for use during employment.

Benefits

• Cross Country offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness program, including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, 401(k) plan, Tuition Assistance, and Pet Insurance.
• The company offers a variety of Wellness options through Burnalong, which offers a robust online platform of classes and programs as well as local gym access.

Cross Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Veteran/Disability

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