December 20, 2018
Pharmacy streamlines staff scheduling with ScheduleAnywhere
Fargo, N.D. (December 20, 2018) – Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. announces that Sun Life Family Health Center, Casa Grande, Ariz., has implemented ScheduleAnywhere as their pharmacy department’s staff scheduling solution. ScheduleAnywhere online employee scheduling software makes it possible to schedule and coordinate with employees from any computer or mobile device.
ScheduleAnywhere replaces the pharmacy’s previous scheduling software, which did not allow employees to view schedules or communicate online. Schedules were managed on site, and time-off and other scheduling requests were made via email or telephone. Under the new software system, schedules can be developed, managed and viewed remotely by anyone with permission.
“Requests were often missed, resulting in last-minute changes,” said Jared Hatchard, PharmD, Community Pharmacy Operations Manager. “Not only was this frustrating for the staff, it also meant I was spending several hours per week making adjustments for time-off requests and callouts. Now, employees can make schedule requests online, and they can see the updated schedule as it’s posted instead of waiting for the latest printed version. Additionally, pharmacists can easily contact per diem employees for last-minute coverage needs, and it only takes seconds for me to adjust the schedule accordingly.”
In addition to online employee access, streamlined scheduling and improved communication, Sun Life also considered price and ease-of-use when comparing scheduling software options. They found ScheduleAnywhere to be a cost-effective solution that was easy to learn and implement. The system is intuitive, and new features are added automatically, eliminating the need for additional software purchases or installation.
Hatchard adds that with ScheduleAnywhere, he now can copy schedules or rotations, giving him more time to focus on clinically-relevant core responsibilities.
“The schedule copying feature has been one of the system’s most valuable tools for me,” he said. “It’s reduced the time required to manually enter shifts and allows me to copy schedules far into the future for repeating schedules.”
Additionally, ScheduleAnywhere allows visibility of multiple schedules across the entire organization. This ensures there are no scheduling conflicts or double booking of an employee who works in multiple departments or locations.
About ScheduleAnywhere
ScheduleAnywhere is online employee scheduling software developed by Atlas Business Solutions. This Software as a Service (SaaS) works for any business that schedules shifts, including public safety, healthcare, energy, government, retail and business services. The software ensures proper shift coverage, eliminates scheduling conflicts, estimates payroll costs, tracks certifications and training, and manages shift rotations, staff availability, overtime and time-off requests. Free trial accounts are available, and pricing is based on the number of employees scheduled. More information: Atlas Business Solutions, Inc., 3330 Fiechtner Drive, SW, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58103; 800-874-8801; www.scheduleanywhere.com; info@scheduleanywhere.com
About Sun Life Family Health
Located in Arizona, Sun Life Family Health Center is Pinal County’s largest primary care provider and was one of the first community health centers in the state to receive accreditation from the Joint Commission. Sun Life serves both insured and uninsured Pinal County patients, and provides health services in family practice, dentistry, women’s health, pediatrics, diabetes education, and more. Sun Life has several area family practice offices, located in Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Maricopa, Oracle and San Manuel. More information: Sun Life Family Health Care, 865 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122; 315-349-5511; https://www.slfhc.org
About Atlas Business Solutions
Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. is a leading developer of easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, and affordable business management software. Founded in 1991, the company is recognized as an industry leader in employee scheduling software and was named one of Software Magazine’s Top 500 Software Companies in 2004 through 2007, and 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018. More information: Atlas Business Solutions, Inc., 3330 Fiechtner Drive, SW, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58103; 800-874-8801; www.abs-usa.com; sales@abs-usa.com