Scheduling Associate

Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Scheduling Associate: Village Pointe Clinic Location Complete complex scheduling of multiple appointments for one patient's appointment and/or services on campus, clerical support relating to scheduling and/or coordination of various services and surgical procedures within the organization. Assists patients, staff and physicians, following established scheduling standards and procedures. Scheduling of services may involve coordination of the patient's clinic appointment, procedural and/or diagnostic services to support the health care providers in providing patient care services and unit operational activities, with upholding the expectations of extraordinary care, mission statement and patient satisfaction. Facilitate internal and external referrals, ensuring patient attended appointment and referring provider has received consult notes as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in customer service or medical scheduling related capacity (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Demonstrated analytical, prioritizing and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a proactive self-directed manner required.
• Ability to function in a manner that promotes efficiency and confidence required.
• Demonstrated flexibility and dedication to team environment required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to physicians, patients and other internal/external customers required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment with working knowledge of scheduling or registration systems preferred.
• Clinical background in assigned area preferred.
• College coursework in business preferred.
• Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records, Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex scheduling of multiple appointments for one patient's appointment and/or services on campus
• Provide clerical support relating to scheduling and/or coordination of various services and surgical procedures within the organization
• Assist patients, staff and physicians, following established scheduling standards and procedures
• Coordinate patient's clinic appointment, procedural and/or diagnostic services to support the health care providers in providing patient care services and unit operational activities
• Facilitate internal and external referrals, ensuring patient attended appointment and referring provider has received consult notes as appropriate.

Benefits

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees