Per Diem Scheduler - Surgery

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a per diem scheduler to manage surgical procedure scheduling within our academic medical center. The role coordinates between surgeons, hospital staff, external providers, and vendors to ensure adherence to scheduling policies.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional communication, timely updates, and strict adherence to established protocols to promote efficient operating room utilization and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system.
• Coordinate scheduling between surgeons, staff, external providers and vendors according to established protocols.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

***PER DIEM OPENING***

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 ONLYNonprofit 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: Responsible for scheduling surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. Coordinates scheduling between members, surgeons, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors according to established surgery scheduling protocols and policies.