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Payroll-Based Journal Reporting Software For Streamlined, Accurate Submissions

A key driver of your Five-Star Quality Rating is submitting timely and accurate Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data. Streamline this process by automatically generating submission-ready reports that comply with CMS requirements.

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Get Credit For The Care You Provide

Easily collect, review and submit all required staffing information to CMS with OnShift's Payroll-Based Journal reporting software.

Seamless Data Integrations

Automatically sync required staffing information from HR & time & attendance systems.

Include Contractor & Agency Hours

Import wizard & check-in applications allow contractor & agency hours to be easily included for maximum accuracy.

Single View Into PBJ Reporting

View all required staffing data by job code & labor category to help safeguard submissions all from a single dashboard.

Submission-Ready Reports

Create pre-formatted exportable reports that meet CMS standards—all with just a click of a button.

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Collect & Classify

Ensure accuracy for the care you provide

  • Automatically classify direct care hours worked by job code for proper reporting
  • Gather employee information & direct care hours worked through time & attendance & HRIS integrations
  • Easily import contractor & agency hours via XML, CSV or Excel files
  • Fill potential reporting gaps with our easy-to-use check-in application or manual entry capabilities

Safeguard Against Inaccuracies

Get a centralized view of PBJ data

  • Quickly review data prior to submission to ensure accuracy
  • View direct care hours by job code & labor category
  • Add or edit direct care hours prior to submission


Streamline Submissions

Submit CMS-ready PBJ data with ease

  • Ensure compliance with CMS requirements with re-formatted exportable reports
  • Generate submission files with the click of a button




Backed By The Support Of Our PBJ Experts

The guidance you need at every submission

  • Get best practices & guidance for implementing PBJ processes
  • Map internal job descriptions to CMS' defined job codes
  • Stay up to date with PBJ resources & news

Staffing For Success (& Stars) Cheat Sheet

Now, more than ever, staffing in long-term care is under a microscope. Download today to learn the quick steps you can take to ensure your daily staffing levels not only reflect the level of care you provide, but are properly documented and verifiable.

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See OnShift In Action

See for yourself why thousands of providers rely on OnShift’s innovative software for recruitment, hiring, workforce management, pay and engagement. Request your personalized demo today. 

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