Surgical Scheduler — Streamlined Case Coordination

Mimbres Valley Medical Group; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimbres Valley Medical Center in Deming, NM is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to manage patient scheduling and ensure timely case follow-through. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, coordination with clinical teams, and proactive communication with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, multitasking ability, and a commitment to confidentiality and process improvement within a community-focused healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Maintaining patient and scheduling information
• Identifying and resolving scheduling barriers
• Obtaining missing information
• Ensuring timely follow-through on cases

Responsibilities

• Maintaining patient and scheduling information
• Identifying and resolving scheduling barriers
• Obtaining missing information
• Ensuring timely follow-through on cases

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Medical Assistant Certification / LPN / RN license

Job description

Description

Surgical Scheduler

Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.

We’re making a difference in our friends’ and families’ lives; if this is something you believe in, we would like you to join our team.

Job Summary:

Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and the judgment to work independently while escalating issues when appropriate. The scheduler is expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, confidentiality, and a commitment to process improvement and efficient use of departmental resources.

• Maintaining patient and scheduling information
• Identifying and resolving scheduling barriers
• Obtaining missing information
• Ensuring timely follow-through on cases

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Two years of medical practice, surgical scheduling, medical office, or healthcare coordination experience preferred.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification, LPN, or RN license.

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