Scheduling Nurse-RN
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary Responsible for facilitating access to Medical Center
services. Utilizes effective communication and documentation with
physicians, physician staff, health care facilities, patients and
patient representatives to collect and analyze pertinent clinical
data as related to the procedure(s) scheduled, intervening to
prevent problems that could result in adverse patient outcomes or
delayed/cancelled procedures. Provides exemplary customer service
and interacts in a professional, courteous manner with co-workers,
physicians, patients and the public. PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.
*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently
demonstrates our core values. 2. *Performs multi-resource
appointment scheduling for inpatient/outpatient diagnostic and
therapeutic services received from physician and/or physician
staff. Obtains patient information including medical
necessity/diagnosis, demographics, and pertinent clinical
information as related to the procedure(s) scheduled. Collects and
documents information beyond that listed in procedural
questionnaire based on critical assessment of patient history. 3.
*Integrates physical, mental and cultural considerations in
scheduling of patient procedure(s), coordinating services to ensure
the Medical Center is patient ready upon customer arrival. 4.
*Collaborates with physician office staff to educate the
patient/patient representative on preparation and understanding of
scheduled procedure(s); clearly communicates instructions to
patient and/or patient representative. 5. Provides recommendations
and education to physician office staff commensurate with scope of
practice in scheduling of procedure(s). 6. *Reviews and evaluates
outpatient orders received from the physician and/or physician
staff; uses clinical judgment /critical thinking to follow-up on
appropriateness and completeness of physician orders as they relate
to procedure(s) ordered. 7. *Receives and documents verbal
physician orders. 8. Screens/determines appropriateness of level of
care and admission status; notifies appropriate department(s) based
on assessment of patient needs. 9. Enters order sets for procedures
while coordinating with physician offices and performing
departments. Reviews for accuracy to ensure all orders needed are
entered and available. 10. Documents
pre-certification/authorization/referral information when
applicable. 11. *Prepares and provides patients with an estimate,
if one is warranted, for their expected services. Collects and/or
counsels on expected payment due. 12. *Keeps Patient Service Center
and Scheduling Manager informed of issues related to procedures
including but not limited to: necessary questionnaire revisions,
updates related to departmental requests and need for new or
revised procedure(s) build. 13. *Responsible for preceptoring and
/or resourcing of peers. 14. *Assesses employee competencies and
level of performance; cross trains employees into specialized areas
and documents training. 15. Collaborates with management to plan
and communicate changes to the work group. 16. *Serves as a liaison
in building and maintaining professional relationships between
physicians, physician office staff and other health care personnel.
17. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars,
workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest
trends in field of expertise. 18. Participates in meetings,
committees and department projects as assigned. 19. Performs other
related projects and duties as assigned. (Essential Job functions
are marked with an asterisk *. Refer to the Job Description Guide
for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.)
Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or
work-specific differences as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Current Registered licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved
compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse
Practice Act. Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience
required. Experience with hospital/health operations and general
background in all areas of nursing practice preferred.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Omaha , Scheduling Nurse-RN, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
