Per Diem-Admitting worker PRN-Centralized Scheduling-Days

Company: University of California - Irvine Health
Location: Placentia
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit
Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Surgical Scheduler position requires utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule appropriate surgeries/procedures per provider's orders. The Surgical Scheduler must schedule hospital surgeries/procedures consistent with the patient's diagnosis and the procedure or surgery requested. Also requires excellent customer service skills with patients, employees, medical staff providers and their office personnel and the public. The Surgical Scheduler must be able to respond both to oral and written correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner. Individual must be organized, and be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Must also be able to coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure all aspects of the surgical procedure are addressed. The Surgical Scheduler ensures that patient visits are coordinated and scheduled in a timely fashion, to speed the flow of registration and to support pre-arrival activities by obtaining demographic, clinical and financial information to safely and effectively deliver care and make the best use of Tenet resources. Follows established scheduling and customer service standards, policies and procedures to support the Tenet mission and commitment to quality healthcare with a personal touch. The Surgical Scheduler is under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator of the Surgery Department and the Perioperative Services Director.
What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain own and others' workflow.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations to perform data entry required.
• Health care scheduling experience required.
• BLS/CPR required.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemPreferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in a physician practice or related healthcare setting preferred
  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and formsTotal CompensationWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and . Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
      • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
      • E-Verify
      • Pre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
        Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
        
        Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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