<p>The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Clinic Assistant to join its team.</p> <p>The position is to coordinate and schedule all aspects of patient appointments and surgeries for ophthalmologists assigned for the Arcadia clinic.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Coordinating varies functions, including pre-operative testing, insurance verification, obtaining pre-authorizations and scheduling post-operative visits. In addition, provide administrative support including collecting patient payments, performing insurance verification, scheduling follow-up appointments and/or ancillary testing, obtaining records, and assisting in patient registration system(s).</p> <p>Job Accountabilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments and surgery with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s). </li><li>Ensures patient EMR charts are accurate prior to appointment including x-rays, pertinent lab work, and arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Assists with monitoring patient flow. </li><li>Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims to insurance carriers. </li><li>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. </li><li>Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Preferred Education: High School or equivalent</p> <p>Preferred Experience: 2 years</p> <p>Preferred Field of Expertise: N/A</p> <p>Applicant Attachments (Required): Application/Resume</p> <p>Applicant Attachments (Optional): Cover Letter</p> <p>Work Location: Arcadia Clinic, USC Roski Eye Institute</p> <p>Percentage of Time: 100%; 40 hours per week</p> <p>"The hourly rate range for this position is $32.00. 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 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."</p> <p>Minimum Education: High school or equivalent</p> <p>Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience</p> <p>Minimum Field of Expertise: Medical office management and medical secretarial experience.</p> <p>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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.</p> <p>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 at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.</p> <ul> <li>Notice of Non-discrimination </li><li>Employment Equity </li><li>Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report </li><li>USC is a smoke-free environment </li><li>Digital Accessibility </li></ul> <p>If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:</p> <p>https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$127892.htmld</p>