Surgery Scheduler - Various Locations
About The Position
The Surgical Scheduler schedules surgeries for assigned physician(s), coordinating procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers. The role includes scheduling and obtaining pre-operative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting the documentation necessary for surgeries. The Scheduler works with patients, physicians, and surgery locations to provide accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork. The position also provides non-licensed medical and scheduling support to medical providers in the care and treatment of patients. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; actual hours may vary according to business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- At least 1 year of surgery scheduling or related experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public, and establish good working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Strong knowledge of clinical and medical practice operations, procedures, medical terminology, and administrative procedures.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with differing personalities on a daily basis.
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Multitasking skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and medical software.
- Proficiency with insurance portals.
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, faculty, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
- Ability to organize work, make assignments, and achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
- Ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt rapidly to changes as needed.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Schedule surgeries for assigned physician(s).
- Coordinate surgical procedures with hospitals and surgery centers.
- Schedule and obtain pre-operative testing.
- Write and communicate surgery orders.
- Collect documentation required for surgeries.
- Work with patients, physicians, and surgery locations to provide accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork.
- Provide non-licensed medical and scheduling support to medical providers in the care and treatment of patients.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays per year, starting with the first day of employment.
- 20 or more PTO days per year, depending on position.
- 3% 401(k) contribution, even if the employee does not contribute.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
