JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Accountable to the Department Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Accurately transcribes physician’s orders under the supervision of the RN.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate.
• Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing 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.
• In conjunction with and as directed by the manager/nurse in charge, effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while
maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment. Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals.
• Performs receptionist functions for the department.
• Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate.
• Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges
communicating changes in a timely manner.
• 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. Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed
information. Prints reports as required.
Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
1year Recent data entry experience.
Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, writes, and speaks English.
Must work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $27.01. 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.
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.
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.
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