Experienced Surgery Scheduling Clerk

This is a full time day shift position working as a Surgery Scheduling Clerk at our Urgent Care Clinic. 

Position Purpose
Responsible for the scheduling of procedures for Surgery, GI Lab, Cath Lab, and appointments for Preprocedural Screening/Preadmission Testing.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Education: Required: High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Experience: "Required: One (1) year surgical scheduling experience or two (2) years in scheduling role in physician office
Preferred: Surgical scheduling experience"

Skills: Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed .Medical Terminology and Anatomy preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: None required.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.