Per Diem Scheduler - Surgery

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. This position is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The role coordinates scheduling between members, surgeons, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors according to established surgery scheduling protocols and policies.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One (1) year surgery scheduling experience or experience working in a physician office and performing scheduling activities.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment.
• Knowledge of terminology used in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of department and hospital safety practice and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of age specific patient needs.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
• Skill in dealing with physicians, patients and other employees.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in computerized scheduling system.
• Skill in verifying claims, forms and applications according to laws and guidelines in area of assignment.
• Skill in preparing technical and statistical reports.
• Skill in performing technical, specialized, complex and difficult office support work.
• Skill in using initiative and judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Skill in setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Skill in developing interpersonal relations with a variety of people.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Skill in efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
• Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
• Vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen.
• Stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time.
• Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
• Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year Surgical block scheduling experience in hospital setting.
• Service line specific experience such as orthopedic, robotic, neurological, general surgery, and/or ob/gyn surgical scheduling.
• Knowledge with CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Knowledge with prior authorization verification processes.
• Anesthesia scheduling exposure.
• Epic and Microsoft office (Word, Excel) experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system.
• Coordinating scheduling between members, surgeons, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors according to established surgery scheduling protocols and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED