Perioperative Support Services Technician - GI Lab - Full Time 8 Hours Days (10:00AM to 6:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 74,959,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Support Services Technician at the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital coordinates daily operating room scheduling and interfaces with physicians, offices, and hospital staff to ensure smooth case flow.

This role requires strong clerical skills, basic data entry of post-op information, and the ability to maintain inventory and charge records while upholding professional conduct and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Typing skills with strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• 2 years clerical experience; 1 year OR scheduling experience preferred
• Works with fast-paced environment and exhibits professional communication

Responsibilities

• Schedules cases with appropriate time allocation and priorities
• Performs post-op data entry and records operating room charges
• Assists with billing and inventory processes and maintains data integrity
• Acts as receptionist for the unit and supports unit staff with clerical duties
• Promotes teamwork and positive working relationships within the team
• Monitors charging practices and collaborates with Finance and Purchasing

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the Director of Surgical Services.
• Conducts department training for the Electronic Medical Record Scheduling System and troubleshoots problems with this system.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Performs post-op data entry.
• Prioritizes appropriately and communicates information in a timely manner.
• Promotes positive public relations when communicating with surgeons' offices.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Schedules cases seeking necessary information and effectively schedules cases by
• Acts as a receptionist for the unit and assumes routine clerical, scheduling, and desk activities as appropriate and can work effectively in an environment that demands emotional stability, mature judgment, and flexibility.
• Assists with Billing duties as a relief as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for computing and recording Operating Room charges on each patient.
• Maintains current prices on items pertaining to patient charges.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Maintains and updates Implant log to ensure data integrity.
• Monitors and audits The Specialty Surgeries cases for charging and time accuracy.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Works closely with Finance and Purchasing to ensure accurate charging practices.
• Works closely with Inventory Clerk in maintaining inventory on various Operating Room stock.
• Works closely with the Lead nurse and Nurse Navigator to ensure compliance.
• Assists with the Lead Nurse, Unit Nurse Supervisor and Director for assisting with daily staffing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

- Minimum (Required)High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

• 1-year Operating Room scheduling experience or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years clerical experience.

Preferred (Not required)

• Typing skills with strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $26.16. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perioperative Support Services Technician assists with the communication between physicians, offices, and hospital personnel that is essential for the coordination of the daily activities. Following the rules established by the medical staff, schedules cases with appropriate time allocation. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. Input in computer the post-op data information. Accountable to the Business Manager.