CENTRAL SCHEDULER - Full Time Day

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Student loan program

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Central Scheduler for a full-time day shift. You will interview incoming patients or representatives and enter admission information into the computer system, routing details to appropriate departments and supporting CQI activities.

Responsibilities include accurate outpatient procedure scheduling, coordination with clinical staff, and processing physician orders.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience as surgery scheduler.
• Radiology scheduling and insurance authorization preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to type minimum of 40 wpm.
• Knowledgeable in patient/guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients per scheduling system guidelines for outpatient procedures and reschedule as needed.
• Obtain nurse notification when family requests patient updates beyond coordinator scope.
• Obtain and process physician orders, scan into imaging system, review for appropriateness.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Patient relations

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: Show Contact Detailshttps://www.nnmc.com

This Central Scheduler opportunity is Full Time on our Central Scheduling and offers a convenient day shift schedule. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately schedules patients in accordance with guidelines in the scheduling application for assigned outpatient procedures and in accordance with ancillary department specifications, including but not limited to: adding and deleting procedures and rescheduling procedures as needed
• Obtains licensed nurse when family requests communication regarding patient's condition, beyond the Schedule Coordinator's scope of practice
• Obtains and processes physicians' orders, i.e. calls to obtain orders, scans orders into the Document Imaging application, reminds patients to bring orders, etc. Review physician orders for appropriateness and address issues

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Show Contact Detailsuhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as surgery scheduler.
• Radiology scheduling and insurance authorization preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to type minimum of 40 wpm.
• Knowledgeable in skills of patient/guest relations.

EEO Statement

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