Administrators: Using the Shift Bazaar for Coverage
Instead of manually reassigning a member to a shift, you can post the shift as a Deal. This allows eligible team members to claim the opening directly through the Shift Bazaar, reducing back-and-forth communication.
How to Post an Admin Deal
Select the Shift: Click on the specific shift on your team calendar.
Select 'Make Deal': Choose this option to initiate the transition to the Bazaar.
Target Your Audience:
Specific Members: Choose individual physicians or residents to offer them the shift first.
Open Call: Leave the field blank to allow any qualified member to view and claim the shift.
The Result
An Open Deal is instantly created in the Shift Bazaar. It remains available on a first-come, first-served basis until a qualified team member accepts it.
How Associates Can Use the Shift Bazaar
As an associate (physician or resident), the Bazaar allows you to manage your own schedule changes without a flurry of emails. You can initiate a trade or request coverage directly from your team calendar.
1. Select Your Shift
Click on the shift you wish to give away or the open shift you wish to take from another member. A pop-up window will appear with your options.
2. Submitting a Deal Request
When clicking on your own shift, you have the flexibility to offer it to a specific person or to the entire team.
Add Context: You can include a note with your request (e.g., "vacation") before submitting.
Visibility: Your deal will appear in the left section of the Shift Bazaar, where the involved teammate can choose to Accept or Reject it.
Automatic Notifications: Any modifications to the deal will automatically notify the associates involved.
Once submitted, your Open Deal becomes accessible to all teammates on a first-come, first-served basis. These deals are organized by type within the Shift Bazaar:
Categorized Visibility: If you post a Simple Deal, it will appear under the "Available Simple Deals" section for your colleagues to claim.
Direct Creation: As an alternative to clicking a specific shift on the calendar, you can navigate to the "Bazaar" tab and click "Create New Deal" to start the process.
If you clicked on "Create New Deal", there will be a dropdown of four options:
Option 1: Take a Shift
Follow these steps to claim an available shift:
Select Team: Choose the clinical team where the shift is located.
Select Associate: Choose the physician or resident currently assigned to that shift.
Select Shift: Pick the specific shift you wish to take.
Finalize: Add an optional note and click "Create Deal."
Option 2: Give Up a Shift
Follow these steps to offer your shift to others:
Select Shift: Identify the shift you want to give away from your schedule.
Choose Recipient: Offer it to "Anyone" on the team or a Specific Associate.
Finalize: Add an optional note (e.g., "Family event") and click "Create Deal."
