Job Summary:
Performs and assists with non- direct patient-related tasks under the supervision of the Therapist (PT/OTR). Performs other departmental operations tasks as assigned.

Essential Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Assists in stocking/distribution of supplies.
• Assists with charge entry and intake procedures as assigned.
• Cleans and prepares treatment areas and equipment.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Continues self-development through appropriate educational activities.
• Performs non-direct patient-related tasks such as transportation of patients, physical support during gait and/or transfer training and observation of patients as assigned by therapist.
• Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the adolescent patient.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the geriatric patient.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to complete delegated non direct-patient related tasks appropriately for the pediatric patient.
• 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.
• Tracks status of department equipment and assists with maintenance of equipment.
• Performs other departmental tasks such as record-keeping, filing, and department errands as needed.
• Assists in answering phone, providing information to outpatients, scheduling appointments and processing referrals
• Assists with the preparation of department records and reports.
• Assists with patient registration and insurance verification and authorization

Experience/Qualifications:

• Capable of following standard procedures and detailed instructions.
• Experience in hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology desirable.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.

At USC Arcadia Hospital, you’ll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.

Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:

The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.

Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $16.00 - $21.00. 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.