Per Diem Scheduler - Surgery

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) is seeking a per diem Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling of surgical procedures using a computerized system. The role coordinates scheduling with surgeons, external providers, hospital staff, and vendors in line with established protocols and policies.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of surgery scheduling experience, preferably within a hospital, with familiarity in CPT/ICD-10 coding and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school with at least one year of surgery scheduling experience, or experience in a physician office performing scheduling activities.
• Preference given to those with surgical block scheduling in a hospital and experience in CPT/ICD-10 coding, anesthesia scheduling exposure, and strong customer service.
• Epic and Microsoft Office experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system.
• Coordinate scheduling between surgeons, external providers, hospital staff, and outside vendors per established protocols and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling system

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

High school diploma + 1 year scheduling experience

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

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 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:

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.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year surgery scheduling experience or experience working in a physician office and performing scheduling activities.

Additional Position Requirements

Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following:

• A minimum of one (1) year Surgical block scheduling experience in hospital setting
• Service line specific experience such as orthopedic, robotic, neurological, general surgery, and/or ob/gyn surgical scheduling
• Knowledge with CPT and ICD-10 coding, prior authorization verification processes
• Anesthesia scheduling exposure
• Strong customer service skills required
• Epic and Microsoft office (Word, Excel) experience recommended

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Surgical procedures; medical terminology; hospital and departmental policies and procedures; laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; terminology used in area of assignment; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Dealing with physicians, patients and other employees; customer service; computerized scheduling system; verifying 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 judgment within established procedural guidelines; setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; developing interpersonal relations with a variety of people; using computers and related software applications; 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 an eligible 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.