Clinic Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide (New Montrose location)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Clinic Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide for the USC Physical Therapy-Montrose clinic. This role supports the physical therapist by improving clinic efficiency, scheduling patient appointments, preparing charts, and assisting during exams.

Responsibilities include setting up exam rooms, maintaining supplies, and helping with patient flow while ensuring safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of combined education/experience or as a substitute for minimum experience.
• Experience in medical office management and medical secretarial tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with ancillary departments.
• Prepare patient charts and set up exam rooms.
• Assist clinicians during exams and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Support non-patient tasks and help with patient flow as needed.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and safety policies.

Skills

Medical office management

Medical secretarial experience

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is seeking a 12-month fixed-term Clinic Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide to enhance the patient experience at the USC Physical Therapy-Montrose clinic. 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!As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and constructive collaboration amongst all its members.USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The rate for this hourly position is $23.00 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 equivalentMinimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experienceMinimum Field of Expertise: Medical office management and medical secretarial experience.USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$156033.htmld