Surgery Scheduler

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for scheduling surgeries for assigned physician(s). This role involves coordinating surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers, scheduling and obtaining pre-operative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries. The individual works closely with patients, physicians, and surgery locations to provide accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork, and offers non-licensed medical and scheduling support to medical providers in patient care and treatment.

Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 1+ years surgery scheduling or related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and the public
• Capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers
• Strong knowledge of clinical / 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
• Possession of strong organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with differing personalities on a daily basis
• Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written, exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Skill in multi-tasking
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency with MS Office software
• Medical Software use
• Proficient with insurance portals
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, faculty, third-party payers, patients and the public
• Skill in organizing work, making assignments and achieving goals and objectives
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices
• Possession of strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and make changes rapidly as needed
• Ability to type 40wpm

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Scheduling surgeries for assigned physician(s)
• Coordinating surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers
• Scheduling and obtaining pre-operative testing
• Writing and communicating surgery orders
• Collecting necessary documentation for surgeries
• Working closely with patients, physicians, and surgery location to providing accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork
• Providing non-licensed medical and scheduling support to medical providers in the care and treatment of patients

Benefits

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM!
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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