Scheduler - Surgery

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

3d•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 a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and 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. Position Summary: Responsible for scheduling Interventional Imaging procedures using a computerized scheduling system. Coordinates scheduling between members, interventional radiologists, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors according to established scheduling protocols and policies. Collects, verifies and updates patient demographic and physician orders. Performs appointment scheduling and customer services duties. Transcribes the order in the system and verifies the charges by doing a charge reconciliation process.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year surgery scheduling experience or experience working in a physician office and performing scheduling activities.
Three (3) years of experience in a Surgery Clinic with at least One (1) year in a General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Clinic.
Experience in insurance verifications and prior authorizations for General and Bariatric Surgery.
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 using a 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 computer 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 a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

Scheduling Interventional Imaging procedures using a computerized scheduling system.
Coordinating scheduling between members, interventional radiologists, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors according to established scheduling protocols and policies.
Collecting, verifying, and updating patient demographic and physician orders.
Performing appointment scheduling and customer services duties.
Transcribing orders in the system and verifying charges by doing a charge reconciliation process.