Thursday, April 15, 2010
Another way MSOC is Different
You may be thinking, if you’ve seen one staffing agency, you’ve seen them all. Well, you’re wrong. Med Staff On-Call is unlike any agency you have encountered before. In fact, we do not even refer to ourselves as an agency. By definition, an agency is a business or service authorized to act for others. Here at Med Staff On-Call, we don’t think you need anyone to act for you. With all the technology available today, you are very capable of managing your work yourself and not paying someone else to do it for you. There will be no mistakes with your availability: You see it, you post it, you accept it, you confirmed it and you can change it if you need to.
Since we eliminate the work of traditional recruiters and staffing coordinators we focus on training and support for use of our automated staffing platform. Other agencies may do all the work for you but don't think there isn't a cost for that. Our staffing platform puts you in control so that you can earn the maximum rates possible and have a competitive advantage versus other agencies in the market.
We understand that our use of automation may seem a little scary to a medical professional at first. We are medical professionals ourselves, not computer geeks. That’s why we have created training videos, an online community, e-mail support, online chat and have support teams that are available by phone 24X7. With all of these options our members are never alone. In the end, it is as simple as using any web page, reading email and sending text messages.
Since we eliminate the work of traditional recruiters and staffing coordinators we focus on training and support for use of our automated staffing platform. Other agencies may do all the work for you but don't think there isn't a cost for that. Our staffing platform puts you in control so that you can earn the maximum rates possible and have a competitive advantage versus other agencies in the market.
We understand that our use of automation may seem a little scary to a medical professional at first. We are medical professionals ourselves, not computer geeks. That’s why we have created training videos, an online community, e-mail support, online chat and have support teams that are available by phone 24X7. With all of these options our members are never alone. In the end, it is as simple as using any web page, reading email and sending text messages.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Med Staff On-Call model versus Traditional Agency model
At Med Staff On-Call we are committed to providing the service that today's medical professionals want. Check out the many benefits of working with Med Staff On-Call listed below including a best rate guaruntee, total transparency and the ability to have full and instant control over your schedule.
 | Traditional Agency |
| Highest Pay Rates Guaranteed! | Lower pay rates to cover higher operational costs. |
| Text message and e-mail notifications for all shift | Annoying, pushy phone calls. |
| Total transparency - notified of ALL shifts you qualify for in real-time | You only know what they tell you. They have favorites. |
| You are in control of your schedule | You are dependant on staffing coordinators to get shifts. |
| Web Based - We are online so you can post availability, accept shifts and view your pay 24/7 | Manual, labor intensive and error prone…. |
| A community of medical professionals - we work for you! | They work for the hospitals – You work for the agency. |
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Medical Staffing Network warns of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Medical Staffing Network’s warning of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is the latest in a string of bad reports regarding the largest medical staffing agencies in the U.S.
Many of the large staffing agencies in the marketplace are finding it difficult to maintain their current operating structure from a financial perspective. Their traditional models are burdened with high overhead costs that can not easily be adjusted downward in a depressed market. These costs include many physical offices staffed with full time recruiters, staffing coordinators and layers of management. We believe this traditional model is just not sustainable in today’s market.
At Med Staff On-Call we leverage an efficient web based staffing platform with staying power. Not only does it reduce our overhead costs but it ensures the quality the health care delivery organizations need. Through our operating model we empower medical professionals through the use of technology to take control of their own schedules. At the same time we ensure compliance, improve quality, increase pay rates for medical staff (MSOC members) and decrease bill rates for health care delivery organizations. Its a win-win situation for everyone.
Many of the large staffing agencies in the marketplace are finding it difficult to maintain their current operating structure from a financial perspective. Their traditional models are burdened with high overhead costs that can not easily be adjusted downward in a depressed market. These costs include many physical offices staffed with full time recruiters, staffing coordinators and layers of management. We believe this traditional model is just not sustainable in today’s market.
At Med Staff On-Call we leverage an efficient web based staffing platform with staying power. Not only does it reduce our overhead costs but it ensures the quality the health care delivery organizations need. Through our operating model we empower medical professionals through the use of technology to take control of their own schedules. At the same time we ensure compliance, improve quality, increase pay rates for medical staff (MSOC members) and decrease bill rates for health care delivery organizations. Its a win-win situation for everyone.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Highly Automated Process
The staffing process at Med Staff On-Call is based on the most advanced information technology and communication platform available to fully automate the staffing process. By automating the process we put our members in complete control over the shifts they see based on their preferences for health centers and specialties. Through our web site, emails and text messages we are able to manage a highly efficient operation, with high volumes and at low operational costs. The resulting operational savings allow us to make a best rate guaruntee. In comparing our rates with traditional agencies we have found that are rates are at least $1/more per hour and in many cases up to $5/hour more. Check for yourself by calling the Medical Staffing Network and asking for their rates at the same hospitals MSOC serves. Most likely they won't tell you or they won't give you a straight answer because they know their rates are low.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Do you know how Green MSOC is?
Do you know how Green MSOC is?
Today there is so much hype about “Going Green”. It’s the latest fashionable thing to do. A primary factor in MSOC being green is not only to “save the planet” but it is also a way to cut costs. Anytime we can cut costs, the savings are passed onto you with our Highest Pay Rate Guarantee! We also believe that by being green you will not only help our planet, but we can create new efficiencies in our daily lives.
Here are some ways MSOC is maintaining a Green working environment for our Community:
• We do not mail out paper pay checks- You receive payment via direct deposit
• We do not send paper pay stubs- We e-mail them
• We do not keep paper files- We keep all of your documents in your online profiles
• We do not require you to fax time sheets- You check out for your worked shifts online
• We do not send you employment papers to sign and fax back -You sign all required employment forms electronically
• When you fax us documents, they are not printed out- All faxes are received electronically and saved in the appropriate electronic files
• We do not send faxes to the heath centers for availability- Our system is integrated with our health center’s systems so they can see who is available in real time
• We do not require face to face interviews. We promote at home on-boarding to become active. Did you know that for each gallon of gas used by a car contributes about 19 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere?
• We send all of our employees for pre-employment drug screenings via an electronic order. The traditional 3-part form was eliminated which reduces paper and postage costs.
Summary: We are virtually paperless! For every ton of paper that is recycled, the following is saved: 7,000 gallons of water; 380 gallons of oil; and enough electricity to power an average house for six months. If you are doing anything to make the world a greener place, please share it here with our community!
• We do not send paper pay stubs- We e-mail them
• We do not keep paper files- We keep all of your documents in your online profiles
• We do not require you to fax time sheets- You check out for your worked shifts online
• We do not send you employment papers to sign and fax back -You sign all required employment forms electronically
• When you fax us documents, they are not printed out- All faxes are received electronically and saved in the appropriate electronic files
• We do not send faxes to the heath centers for availability- Our system is integrated with our health center’s systems so they can see who is available in real time
• We do not require face to face interviews. We promote at home on-boarding to become active. Did you know that for each gallon of gas used by a car contributes about 19 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere?
• We send all of our employees for pre-employment drug screenings via an electronic order. The traditional 3-part form was eliminated which reduces paper and postage costs.
Summary: We are virtually paperless! For every ton of paper that is recycled, the following is saved: 7,000 gallons of water; 380 gallons of oil; and enough electricity to power an average house for six months. If you are doing anything to make the world a greener place, please share it here with our community!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Digital Communication Strategy
There is a lot of hype today regarding social networking web sites like Facebook and Twitter. MSOC’s focus on a digital communication strategy is to keep you informed and help you get the shifts you want. Our digital communications strategy encompasses several communications channels including the following:
1. Web
http://www.medstaffoncall.com/
Our web site is the hub of our digital communications strategy. That is where you can go to find information about hospitals, manage your calendar, preferences and work schedule.
2. SMS Text Messages
Text messages are sent directly to our members for a variety of reasons. This has become one of the most important tools for communication because people always have their cell phones and text messages are non-intrusive.
3. E-mail
E-mail is still one of the best communications tools available today because you can read and reply to messages when it is convenient for you. Many people today also have cell phones that can send and receive e-mail.
4. Facebook – Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Med-Staff-On-Call/276127968271
The Facebook page is a public forum that can be used to communicate with a public audience of those that are interested in following Med Staff On-Call.
5. Facebook – Group
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Med-Staff-On-Call/276127968271?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=8306085335&ref=ts
The Facebook group is similar to a Facebook page except that it is private and requires authorization to join. This enables us to share a much wider variety of information that we cannot share on the Facebook Page. You can also find us on Facebook by searching for “MSOCONNECT”
6. LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/companies/487268
Linked in is a social networking site similar to Facebook but with a focus on professional networks. Healthcare professionals are one of the fastest growing segments in the LinkedIn community and LinkedIn has become the industry leader in recruiting and job placement.
7. Blogger
http://msoconnect.blogspot.com/
This site is the home of MSOConnect, our official Blog. Posts here are automatically pushed to our Facebook Fan Page. Posts here are intended to be conversational and we always appreciate your feedback.
8. Twitter
www.twitter.com/msoc
Posts are automatically sent from the Facebook Fan Page to our Twitter followers.
9. Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?ncc=^"
CareerBuilder has proven to be another great tool for recruiting new members and enhancing our online presence.
10. Automated Phone Calls
We use automated phone calls to connect with our staff in a scalable way. Rather than making individual phone calls we can make one phone call and broadcast a customized message to hundreds of active members.
11. Online Surveys
Feedback from our members is critical in order to provide the service that our members want. Occasionally we send out surveys via the web and cell phone to get member feedback.
Let us know if you’ve found a new communication tool that can make it easier to work with our large community of medical professionals.
1. Web
http://www.medstaffoncall.com/
Our web site is the hub of our digital communications strategy. That is where you can go to find information about hospitals, manage your calendar, preferences and work schedule.
2. SMS Text Messages
Text messages are sent directly to our members for a variety of reasons. This has become one of the most important tools for communication because people always have their cell phones and text messages are non-intrusive.
3. E-mail
E-mail is still one of the best communications tools available today because you can read and reply to messages when it is convenient for you. Many people today also have cell phones that can send and receive e-mail.
4. Facebook – Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Med-Staff-On-Call/276127968271
The Facebook page is a public forum that can be used to communicate with a public audience of those that are interested in following Med Staff On-Call.
5. Facebook – Group
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Med-Staff-On-Call/276127968271?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=8306085335&ref=ts
The Facebook group is similar to a Facebook page except that it is private and requires authorization to join. This enables us to share a much wider variety of information that we cannot share on the Facebook Page. You can also find us on Facebook by searching for “MSOCONNECT”
6. LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/companies/487268
Linked in is a social networking site similar to Facebook but with a focus on professional networks. Healthcare professionals are one of the fastest growing segments in the LinkedIn community and LinkedIn has become the industry leader in recruiting and job placement.
7. Blogger
http://msoconnect.blogspot.com/
This site is the home of MSOConnect, our official Blog. Posts here are automatically pushed to our Facebook Fan Page. Posts here are intended to be conversational and we always appreciate your feedback.
8. Twitter
www.twitter.com/msoc
Posts are automatically sent from the Facebook Fan Page to our Twitter followers.
9. Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?ncc=^"
CareerBuilder has proven to be another great tool for recruiting new members and enhancing our online presence.
10. Automated Phone Calls
We use automated phone calls to connect with our staff in a scalable way. Rather than making individual phone calls we can make one phone call and broadcast a customized message to hundreds of active members.
11. Online Surveys
Feedback from our members is critical in order to provide the service that our members want. Occasionally we send out surveys via the web and cell phone to get member feedback.
Let us know if you’ve found a new communication tool that can make it easier to work with our large community of medical professionals.
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