Procedure Scheduler - General Surgery

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of the UHS family, seeks a Central Scheduler to coordinate patient scheduling for surgeries and procedures. You will relay prep details to patients and collaborate with the Scheduling Department, reporting data as required.

The role emphasizes service excellence and accurate information gathering from physicians, with additional duties as assigned. Join a network within UHS IPM across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of medical experience preferred.
• Reliable, responsible and dependable; fulfills obligations.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in tasks.
• Knowledge of admin procedures and office terminology.
• Familiarity with electronic equipment and software.
• Customer service orientation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for surgery and other procedures.
• Communicate preparations to patients and across Scheduling Department.
• Gather info from physicians regarding specials and report statistics.
• Demonstrates service excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Administrative skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Electronic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training preferred

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL GROUP Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the entire family. Our providers offer wellness services, family, geriatric and internal medicine, along with specialty care including cardiology, general surgery, and podiatry. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides selected services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Website: http://nnmg.com

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• The CentralScheduler performs the duties required to schedule patients for surgery and other procedures.


• The scheduler communicates any preparations needed to the patient and communicates the information to all areas within the Scheduling Department.


• Schedulers are required to gather information from physicians and their offices regarding specials supply requests and gather and report statistical data as requested.


• Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times.


• Other duties as assigned.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• A 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: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of medical experience preferred


• Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations


• Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks


• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, and other office procedures and terminology


• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming


• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction


• High school graduate or equivalent


• Completed a Medical Assistant/Specialist program, preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.