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Los Angeles, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

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Job Description

This is a 1year fixedterm position.

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/Physical Therapy Aid to enhance the patient experience at the USC Physical Therapy practice at the University Park Campus. This individual will support the physical therapist within the clinic by improving efficiencies perform both nonpatient and patient related tasks.

Job Accountabilities:

  • Schedule patient appointments answers general questions obtains authorizations and preauthorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s).
  • Ensure patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including xrays and pertinent lab work make arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms assists physician with exams as needed monitors patient flow.
  • Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers.
  • Maintains files and records oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies collates faxes distributes mails and performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.
  • Maintains calendar for supervisor. Schedules meetings depositions etc. Makes arrangements for travel and lodging facilities equipment parking refreshments and other related details.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

USC has excellent benefits including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football basketball & other campus events. To view more information please visit: hourly rate for this position is $21.00. 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 candidates 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.

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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor 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 ator by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

If you are a current USC employee please apply to thisUSC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

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