Clinic Assistant

University of Southern California (USC); Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Clinic Assistant to support the USC Physical Therapy clinic at University Park Campus. This is a 12-month fixed-term position with potential extension.

The role supports the physical therapist by handling non-patient and patient-related tasks and improving clinic efficiency. Key duties include scheduling appointments, preparing charts, setting up exam rooms, assisting with exams, maintaining records and inventory.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical office management or medical secretarial work.
• Combined education/experience may satisfy minimum requirements.

Mansioni

• Schedule patient appointments, answer general questions, obtain authorizations for patient care services.
• Prepare patient charts prior to appointments and set up exam rooms.
• Assist providers and clinicians with exams and patient-related tasks; maintain patient flow and charting.
• Maintain files/records and oversee equipment and inventory.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year medical office/secretarial experience

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the premiere private research universities in the world. The central mission of USC is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which this mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service.

The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy was founded in 1945. Since its inception, USC has been a pioneer of the physical therapy profession and a leader in both physical therapy research and education. Currently ranked as the #1 program in the nation by US News & World Report, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy continues to be a prestigious center of excellence for the clinical practice, education, and research of physical therapy. With physical therapy becoming one of the fastest growing medical professions, the Division understands how important it is to be on the forefront of innovative knowledge, research, and experience.

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is seeking a Clinic Assistant to enhance patient experience at the USC Physical Therapy, University Park Campus (UPC). This is a 12-month fixed-term position with the possibility of an extension. This individual will support the physical therapist within the clinic by improving efficiencies, performing both non-patient and patient-related tasks.

Job Accountabilities:

• Schedule patient appointments, answer general questions, obtain authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedule appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for providers.
• Ensure patient charts are prepared prior to appointments. Sets up exam rooms, assists clinicians with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
• Assists providers, as requested, by preparing the physical environment, performs non-patient related tasks, and patient-related tasks as assigned or requested by the provider. Assists as medical chaperones with room and equipment setup and are physically present to assist the provider and/or patient and visualize physical contact between the patient and provider during the sensitive health exam/treatment.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information, please visit http://benefits.usc.edu This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

FIGHT ON!

The rate for this hourly position is $23 per hour. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Medical office management and medical secretarial experience.