Clinic Assistant/Physical Therapy Aide (New Montrose location)
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
