Free Medical & Healthcare Scheduling Software for Clinics, Hospitals & Practices

Streamline staff scheduling, reduce errors, and save up to 15 hours each week. Designed for doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff - manage shifts, time-off, and availability in one easy platform.

What Shifts Medical Scheduling Software Can Do for You

Boost Productivity: Free up hours every week by replacing manual spreadsheets with automated shift scheduling for your medical team.
Reduce Costs: Cut unnecessary overtime and labor expenses with precise scheduling across clinics, departments, and hospitals.
Enhance Patient Care: Always have the right nurses, doctors, and support staff in place to deliver reliable care and improve patient satisfaction.
Optimize Shift Coverage: Balance workloads and reduce understaffing issues across multiple locations and specialties.
Increase Employee Satisfaction: Give employees easy access to their schedules, swap requests, and time-off approvals - all from one app.

How Our Shifts App Benefits Your Healthcare Business

Lower Labor Costs: Prevent overstaffing while ensuring full coverage in every department.
Increase Productivity: Improve shift coordination so your team spends less time on admin and more time on patient care.
Improve Patient Outcomes: Right staff, right time - fewer delays, better care, happier patients.
Enhance Employee Engagement: Staff can manage schedules and requests easily from their phone, reducing frustration and boosting retention.
Reduce Scheduling Errors: Automated rules eliminate double bookings and last-minute gaps.
Boost Operational Efficiency: Centralize all staff scheduling, time-off, and availability in one secure platform.

How Does Medical Scheduling Software Work?

Our medical scheduling solution simplifies staff management for healthcare providers. It allows you to create, manage, and optimize schedules effortlessly.

Admin Accounts in Medical Scheduling Software

Admins can quickly create schedules, assign shifts, and keep every department aligned without the usual spreadsheet chaos. With availability and time-off requests visible in one place, it’s easy to avoid conflicts and make sure the right people are scheduled.

Medical Scheduling Software Admin

Organize staff by role, department, or location
Build schedules from scratch or copy past templates
Prevent conflicts with availability and time-off
Add notes directly to specific shifts or days
Use recurrence options for repeating schedules

Employee Accounts in Medical Scheduling Software

Give your healthcare team more control without losing oversight. Each employee has their own account to set availability, request time off, and instantly see who they’re working with.

They can also drop or swap shifts and pick up open ones with ease. Staff feel empowered and engaged, while admins retain full visibility across all clinics and departments.

Medical Scheduling Software Employee

Mobile App for Healthcare Scheduling

Shifts works wherever your team does. The mobile app lets admins create or edit schedules on the go.

Employees can check their shifts, request changes, and receive instant notifications. Nurses, doctors, and staff can swap, drop, or pick up open shifts directly from their phone.

This flexibility keeps schedules accurate and reduces last-minute chaos in healthcare environments.

Medical Scheduling Software Mobile App

Admin Inbox for Medical Scheduling Control

Stay on top of every request with a dedicated admin Inbox. All time-off requests, swaps, and drops appear in one clear view.

You can review, approve, or decline in seconds - no messy email chains or missed notes. With Shifts, admins stay in control while the team moves faster.

Medical Scheduling Software Notifications

Built-In Messaging for Healthcare Staff

Scheduling and communication finally come together. Shifts includes built-in messaging so you can send direct messages or broadcast announcements.

No phone numbers or external apps are required. Important updates never get lost, ensuring smoother operations and more reliable patient care.

Medical Scheduling Software Messages

Your questions. Answered!

Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions. Got others or some ideas? — Contact us!

What is medical scheduling software and how does it help healthcare teams?

Medical scheduling software automates staff scheduling, time-off requests, and shift management for clinics, hospitals, and practices. It reduces errors, cuts overtime costs, and ensures the right staff are always available for patient care.

Can Shifts handle nurse scheduling and on-call shifts?

Yes. Shifts supports complex healthcare schedules including nurses, doctors, rotating shifts, and on-call duties. You can set recurring patterns, assign roles, and manage coverage across departments.

Can I use Shifts data for payroll?

Yes. Shifts provides detailed reports with scheduled, worked hours, and labor costs. You can easily export this data and use it with your existing payroll process.

Is there a mobile app for doctors and nurses?

Yes. Staff can view schedules, clock in/out, request time off, and receive notifications directly on their phone - whether they’re in the hospital, clinic, or on the go.

How quickly can we set up Shifts in our medical practice?

Most healthcare teams are up and running within a day. You can quickly add staff, set availability, and start building schedules right away. No long training is needed.

Is Shifts free for medical teams?

Yes. You can start using Shifts for free with no credit card required. Paid plans are available for larger teams or if you need advanced features as your team grows.

Do employees need training to use Shifts?

No. Shifts is designed to be simple and intuitive. Most healthcare staff understand the basics immediately and are comfortable using the app within a day.

Can Shifts work for multiple departments or locations?

Yes. You can organize staff by job type, department, or location. This makes it easy to manage scheduling for a single clinic, multiple facilities, or different units within a hospital.

What kind of support is available?

We provide help resources and responsive customer support so your team can get started without obstacles. Whether you’re setting up schedules for the first time or need help with advanced features, assistance is always available.

What our early customers are saying?

Here a few reviews about using Shifts from real customers in
different industries and various sizes.

“Shifts completely changed the way we coordinate schedules. The interface is intuitive, and team members picked it up in no time. It’s made planning a breeze.”

— Sarah

"Since adopting Shifts, we've eliminated 90% of our scheduling mishaps. It's now the central hub for everything — from shift planning to team communication."

— Mark

"We love how Shifts adapts to our workflows. Tracking time, assigning jobs, and managing multiple locations — it all happens in one place now."

— Emily

"Shifts has made team coordination dramatically easier. The built-in availability and time-off features let us plan ahead with confidence. We especially value the flexibility to assign jobs and track team performance — it’s helped us cut down overtime and plan smarter. Having everything in one app, from scheduling to task checklists, keeps everyone aligned. Shifts has definitely helped us operate more smoothly and stay focused on what matters."

— Alex

"What we love most about Shifts is how it keeps our scheduling organized without overcomplicating things. Assigning shifts, adjusting hours, or reviewing past data — everything is fast and clear. Features like shift notes and built-in task lists ensure our staff knows exactly what to do and when. It helped us identify underused hours and optimize our staffing. It’s a smart, reliable tool that’s now a core part of our team operations."

— Jennifer

"Shifts fits right into our daily operations. From assigning roles to tracking attendance, it’s become a tool we rely on every day to keep things running smoothly."

— Laura

"Shifts helped us get a clear view of labor costs. It’s easy to spot trends, make adjustments, and plan more efficiently — a must-have for any team."

— Michael

“With Shifts, we finally have a reliable way to manage availability. It’s simple, accurate, and makes sure we’re never caught off guard when building the schedule."

— David

Start scheduling smarter today

Try Shifts free and see how easy medical staff scheduling can be

Built for medical teams of any size
Save hours weekly building the schedule
Track attendance, break and time off
Turn any device into a time clock
Make your workplace more profitable