Scheduling Coordinator - Evening Shift

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday/vacation leave

Education discount

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Career training

Merchant discounts

Pharmacy delivery service

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hiring a Scheduling Coordinator to support department and clinic staff. You will ensure schedules meet policies and patient/provider needs, and collaborate with leadership to optimize capacity and utilization.

This is a clinical staff position within the CORE PA Clinical Command Center. Responsibilities include managing pre-authorizations, monitoring scheduling alignment, and contributing to budgetary and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent plus seven years of training and/or experience in business office administration, customer service, or related work, with three years in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment.
• Bachelor's degree plus three years’ experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage case requests ensuring accuracy and completion of pre-authorizations and clinical screenings prior to scheduling.
• Monitor requested times for alignment with scheduling policies/procedures.
• Collaborate with procedural area leadership to determine appropriateness of placement and staffing alignment.
• Ensure capacity, access and utilization targets are met to achieve budgetary/revenue expectations.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Billing in healthcare

Education

High school or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

No

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Department:

ICE | CORE PA Clinical Command Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for supporting all department/clinic staff and providers. Ensures the procedural schedules are managed according to policies and procedures in a manner that yields maximum utilization and accuracy. Scheduling Coordinators have an in-depth understanding of the operational areas to effectively meet the patient and provider needs. Highly focused on customer service and achievement of perioperative utilization metrics.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate, GED, or formal education equivalent plus (7) seven years of training and/or experience in business office administration, customer service, or related work of which three years’ experience is in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment OR
• Bachelor's degree plus three years’ experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment.

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Responsible for managing case requests ensuring accuracy and the completion of all required pre-authorizations and clinical screenings prior to placing on the schedule.
• Schedulers monitor requested times for alignment with scheduling policies/procedures.
• Collaborates with procedural area leadership in determining appropriateness of placement and alignment with staffing at specified times.
• Schedulers are integral players in ensuring all capacity, access and utilization targets are met resulting in achievement of budgetary/revenue expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes