Procedure Scheduler - General Surgery

Universal Health Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group is seeking a Central Scheduler to coordinate scheduling for surgeries and procedures. You will relay patient preparations and coordinate with the Scheduling Department to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of medical experience, strong attention to detail, and solid knowledge of clerical procedures and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of medical experience preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, dependable with strong obligations fulfillment.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in completing tasks.
• Familiarity with administrative and clerical procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer software, including applications.
• Understanding of customer service principles and patient needs assessment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant/Specialist program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for surgery and other procedures.
• Communicate preparations to patients and coordinate within Scheduling Department.
• Gather information from physicians regarding supply requests and report data.
• Demonstrate service excellence at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical scheduling

Administrative procedures

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant/Specialist program preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

EMR systems

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 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.

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

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. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• 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.