Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Methodist Health System - NE and IA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE is seeking an organized patient scheduling clerk in the Access Center. You will schedule cases for Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Diagnostic Imaging, pre-register patients, and coordinate with surgeons and clinical staff to ensure a smooth daily workflow.

The role requires 1–3 years in patient scheduling or related care delivery, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: high school diploma or GED; post-secondary healthcare or business training preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in patient scheduling or insurance registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules cases and pre-registers patients, coordinating with surgeons and staff.
• Checks in appointments and ensures accurate patient demographics and insurance details.
• Answers incoming calls and triages patient needs to appropriate staff.
• Enters scheduling information into physician calendars and EMR systems.
• Provides patient education materials to aid understanding of scheduled procedures.

Skills

Pleasant personality

Courteous manner

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary healthcare/business training preferred

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE is seeking an organized patient scheduling clerk in the Access Center. You will schedule cases for Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Diagnostic Imaging, pre-register patients, and coordinate with surgeons and clinical staff to ensure a smooth daily workflow.

The role requires 1–3 years in patient scheduling or related care delivery, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication.