CENTRAL SCHEDULER - Full Time Day

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

This Centeral Scheduler opportunity is Full Time on our Centeral Scheduling and offers a convenient day shift schedule. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately schedules patients in accordance with guidelines in the scheduling application for assigned outpatient procedures and in accordance with ancillary department specifications, including but not limited to: adding and deleting procedures and rescheduling procedures as needed
• Obtains licensed nurse when family requests communication regarding patient's condition, beyond the Schedule Coordinator's scope of practice
• Obtains and processes physicians' orders, i.e. calls to obtain orders, scans orders into the Document Imaging application, reminds patients to bring orders, etc. Review physician orders for appropriateness and address issues
• Obtains diagnosis information and/or CPT code from the physician/office or the outpatient department, as necessary for completing the insurance authorization process

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Bridget Gomez, Senior Recruiter @ bridget.gomez@uhsinc.com

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Radiology scheduling and insurance authorization preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to type minimum of 40 wpm.
• Knowledgeable in skills of patient/guest relations.

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