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

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) Perioperative Support Services Technician coordinates daily OR scheduling and EMR scheduling activities with physicians, offices, and hospital staff to ensure timely case execution. You will perform data entry for post-op information and support billing duties as needed, while maintaining data integrity in implant logs and interdepartmental systems.

You will work alongside the Lead Nurse and Unit Nurse Supervisor to assess daily staffing needs, handle

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-year Operating Room scheduling experience or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule cases and gather necessary information with time allocation.
• Assist with Billing duties as relief when needed.
• Compute and record Operating Room charges for each patient.
• Maintain Implant log and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor charging accuracy for specialty surgeries and coordinate with Finance/Purchasing.
• Work with Nurse leadership to support staffing and daily operations.
• Serve as unit receptionist and handle routine clerical and scheduling tasks.
• Promote teamwork and positive relationships within the unit.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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