Office Specialist - Specialty Services

University-Medical-Center-of-Southern-Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension plan (Nevada PEr

Competitive salary & benefits package

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a diligent office support specialist to perform difficult clerical tasks. You will process reports, claims, forms and applications for specialized hospital functions within a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma with 3 years of clerical experience; proficiency in data entry, EPIC, Excel and Outlook is preferred. You will support various hospital departments, manage deadlines, and maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years of clerical experience in a hospital/medical setting preferred.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic medical terminology.
• Experience with EPIC, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, patient rights and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process and provide information on reports, claims, forms and applications for specialized hospital functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data entry

Medical terminology

Outlook navigation

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma + 3 years clerical experience

Tools

EPIC

Excel

Outlook

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

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 home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ 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

Performs difficult and specialized office tasks including processing and providing information on reports, claims, forms and applications for specialized hospital functions.

Education/Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of clerical experience in area of specialty.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None required.

Preference will be given to applicants who document the following

• Recent, documented hospital or surgery charging relating to surgery room time, anesthesia time, surgery supplies and implants
• Proficient with data entry preferably EPIC
• Prior experience in reconciling patient charts
• Vendor Sheet experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Advanced Excel experience
• Clerical experience in Surgery setting
• Must be able to navigate Outlook

Knowledge of

Specialized knowledge of area of assignment; office theories and principles; hospital and departmental policies and procedures; laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; terminology used in area of assignment; business arithmetic; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in

Filling out claims, forms and applications according to laws and guidelines in area of assignment; preparing technical and statistical reports; performing technical, specialized, complex and difficult office support work; using initiative and judgement within established procedural guidelines; organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; preparing presentation materials for program or service offered; developing interpersonal relations with a variety of people; using computers and related software applications; using general office equipment such as phones, copiers, facsimiles and adding machines; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.