Perioperative Support Services Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 hours Days (7:30AM to 4:00PM)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Support Services Technician at Keck Medicine of USC in Arcadia, CA supports communication among physicians, offices and hospital staff to coordinate case scheduling and day-to-day OR operations.

Responsibilities include entering post-operative data, assisting with billing, updating implant logs, and providing clerical support while maintaining professional relations with surgeons' offices and the unit team.

Qualifications

• Typing skills with strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Schedules cases with appropriate time allocation and acts as unit receptionist.
• Inputs post-op data into the computer system.
• Maintains implant log and monitors case charging accuracy.
• Assists with billing duties as needed and collaborates with Finance.
• Supports unit staffing needs with the Lead Nurse and Director.

Skills

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perioperative Support Services Technician - Surgery - Full Time 8 hours Days (7:30AM to 4:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Arcadia, CA

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Education Minimum (Required)High School diploma or equivalent preferred Preferred (Not required) 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 Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Preferred (Not required) 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.

JOB 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.

Job ID REQ20179947 Posted Date 09/24/2026