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The Computer Operator coordinates post case data entry documentation for all cases performed in the Operating Rooms. Maintains accurate logs for all related cases documented in the scheduling system. He/She is responsible for clerical duties, projects and also reviews assigned reports, ensuring accurate manual and electronic patient charge posting and transmissions occur daily.Essential Duties:Adheres to protecting patient confidentiality.Promotes a professional business atmosphere utilizing the business computer communication systems.Interacts with others in a positive, non-judgmental manner.Communicates all changes with patient and case information to all involved personnel.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into the Computer systems.Demonstrates flexibility, self-direction, accuracy and problem-solving skills in daily activity.Analyze/plans/prioritizes workload anticipating conflicts so patient charge capture, Implant logs and post case data are completed in a timely manner.Participates in Performance Improvement process.Consistently performs duties without interruptions to get job duties completed timely. Minimizes unnecessary conversations to maximize productivity time.Consistently reviews A-8 ensuring posting of accurate manual and electronic patient charge transmissions.Demonstrates flexibility in covering others for sick time, vacation, leave of absence or requested day off.Participates in additional projects and assignments as requested.Contributes to a positive departmental morale.Considers cost-containment measures and efficient use of supplies when ordering.Minimizes unnecessary conversations to maximize productivity time during shift.Works positively with colleagues to create an effective, efficient work place dedicated to customer service and quality patient care.Follows policies, Title 22 and JCAHO standardsPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Experience in an Operating Room setting as a Surgery Scheduler or in a Materials Management charge process setting.Req Knowledge of medical terminology.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Must have excellent computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Surgical procedure identification knowledge.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 – $39.69. 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.

The Coordinator is a Registered Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and sound clinical skills who will actively assist the Director of Perioperative Services in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the unit. The Coordinator takes a leading role in activities such as nursing performance improvement, job performance evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors in the orientation and training of new employeesEssential Duties:Understands & implements JACHO and Title 22 regulationsCoordinates daily OR schedule in collaboration with Chief of Anesthesia & OR ManagerCoordinates patient flow between Pre-op/ Surgery/OR and PACUMakes daily staffing assignments based on unit based competenciesPromotes professional growth within department including in-services/ preparation & presentationInterviews new candidates for employmentTabulates daily/end of pay period Kronos/payrollEnsures timeliness of staff credentials/licenses/Annual Health Assessment.Utilizes Samie Model for problem –solving and Performance Improvement within department.Assists OR Manager with completion of evaluations in a timely manner.Assists OR Manager with staff counseling as needed.Assists in orienting new staff & preparing preceptor assignments.Ensures that Infection Control practices are followed.Promotes positive role in leadership skills with staff.Positive patient advocate and change agent.Ensures that PI nurse completes reports quarterly for Quality Assurance.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing2 years Operating Room experience immediately prior to applicationOrganization/time management skills.Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Preferred Qualifications:Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse – CNOR (AORN)Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA)Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationFire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 – $87.45. 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.

The Associate Administrator of Clinical Throughput Operations provides strategic direction, leadership, planning, and organizational management for the outside hospital transfers, Transfer Center operations, and Care Coordination operations (including Case Management, Social Work, Utilization Review) for Keck Medical Center (Keck & Norris Hospitals). The Associate Administrator will ensure continuous improvement, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance of operational departments through active daily management, leadership development, and collaboration with clinical, physician, and administrative leaders. The AA develops and implements strategies to deliver new/best models of services, in order to align with organizational priorities, with respect to transfers, inpatient throughput, and safe and timely discharge of patients. This role requires an exceptional leader with strong clinical and operational experience, strategic and operational improvement (e.g. lean) leadership experience, and a role model for collaborative leadership.Essential Duties:Drives the development of a clinical operations strategy for critical departments: Transfer Center and Care Coordination.Develops appropriate strategies with the use and understanding of staffing models to ensure continuation of better practices.Successfully leads broad-scale collaborative efforts to drive strategies forward.Provides senior level oversight of departments’ organizational strategies, driving strategic thinking and direction; and establishing functional objectives in line with organization goals.Collaborates with technology partners to accelerate improvement efforts, and provide best in class / next generation servicesAssures effective execution of initiatives and business strategies through the alignment of clinical, physician and administrative stakeholders.Facilitates people and process improvements in increasingly complex and multi-departmental processes of patient access and throughput.Ensures regulatory compliance of departmental policies, procedures, and standard work.Develops a climate which builds leader commitment and reinforces quality, performance, and service.Develops clinical leaders (directors) to drive sustainable and measurable change and impact in operational department. Builds a culture of performance improvement, service excellence, and employee engagement.Develop relationships across medical, clinical and operational leadership to ensure problem-solving, development of new services and identification of market needs. Collaborate internally (marketing department, service lines) and externally to increase number of patient referrals and growth opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree NursingReq 5 years Experience in the health care industry and/or integrated delivery systems with a background in management of operations, performance improvement, or consulting.Req Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including but not limited to: Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation, listening and communication skills) characterized by effective interactions with a diverse range of internal and external constituents, stakeholders and audiences.Req Developing dynamic, constructive working relationships and partnerships with operational and physician partners. Leading collaboratively, with humility, curiosity and inclusivity.Req Developer of leaders – direct reports, and coach /mentor to colleaguesReq Demonstrated political savviness – Ability to operate in politically complex situations and remain effective; must have personal influence and credibility to be able to work from behind the scenes in the organizationReq Results oriented, leveraging data and analytics, process improvement, project management, change management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree Degree in a related fieldPref 10 years Progressive leadership roles over clinical operations, preferably in a complex or academic medical centerRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $191,360.00 – $315,744.00. 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.

The Lead Transplant Coordinator RN will play a crucial role within our transplant program, assisting the manager in the efficient and effective operations of the department. The primary responsibility will be to support the manager in overseeing the coordination of care for our transplant patients while maintaining a light patient load. The Lead Transplant Coordinator RN will work closely with the Transplant Manager to facilitate the smooth coordination of patient care from the initial referral to post-transplant follow-up. This includes assisting in developing workflows for patient evaluations, providing discharge planning support, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient records. The Lead Transplant Coordinator RN will collaborate with the Transplant Manager to develop and deliver educational programs and materials. By providing training to our team members, you will help enhance their understanding of transplant procedures and patient care, contributing to the continuous improvement of our services. The Lead Transplant Coordinator RN will actively participate in our process improvement initiatives. Together with the manager, you will identify areas for enhancement within the transplant program and implement strategies to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows. As a Lead Transplant Coordinator RN, you will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities. Your contribution to research efforts will further our understanding of transplant patient care and support the advancement of medical knowledge in the field. The Transplant Manager will delegate the Lead Transplant Coordinator RN with specific departmental responsibilities. The Lead Transplant Coordinator RN will work closely with the manager to assist in supervising and guiding the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and adherence to established nursing practice standards.Essential Duties:Independent coordination of outpatient care of the transplant patient by: • Participate in clinic visits and analyze diagnostic tests. • Monitor patient and family’s compliance with medical regimen. • Review laboratory and other pertinent data and initiate appropriate action including communication of findings with attending provider. • Identify patient care problems and intervene as appropriate.Coordinates donor procurement and recipient preparation by: • Maintaining waiting list with UNOS • Maintaining communications with transplant team members about the donor and recipient status • Coordinating admission process and preoperative preparation.Participates in the development of policies and procedures pertinent to the transplant program.Participates and develops appropriate educational programs, both formal and informal, for the end stage organ disease patient and family, the nursing staff and the medical staff.Serves as a resource person to all staff involved in the care of transplant patients and their families.Appropriately communicates to multidisciplinary team members all identified patient and family problems and assist with appropriate interventions as needed.Responsible for keeping abreast of regulatory Hospital, CMS, OPTN/UNOS policies, and ongoing clinical education in transplant and evidenced based research.Within their scope of practice independently facilitates the evaluation and listing process of the potential transplant patient. Works within the regulatory requirements of CMS and OPTN/UNOS.Maintains and upholds all Job Accountabilities for Transplant Coordinator I, RN role.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree Nursing Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN).4 years Clinical experience in transplant or organ donation.2 years Transplant Coordinator experienceStrong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills.Organization/time management skills.Excellent communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:1 year Experience in leadership roleRequired Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationFire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator – CCTC (ABTC) CCTC or CPTC required. If CPTC certified, must obtained CCTC within 3 years of hire.The annual base salary range for this position is $127,570.00 – $190,000.00. 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.

Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the wellbeing of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed. Devises a diagnostic and treatment plan to address patients’ medical needs.Essential Duties:Performs medical assessments of patients. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.Performs medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients’ understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by TJC and other accrediting agencies.Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:M.D. Degree in Medicine. ORD.O. Degree in Medicine.1 year Experience as M.D. or D.O.Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with physicians, nurses, other staff, students, etc. Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.Preferred Qualifications:2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O.Required Licenses/Certifications: Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California.Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationFire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)DEA CertificateBoard Certified Current certificate in specialty area.The hourly rate range for this position is $92.00 – $151.80. 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.

In accordance with federal coding compliance regulations and guidelines, use current ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets/systems to accurately abstract, code, and electronically record into the 3M Coding & Reimburse System (3M-CRS) & the coding abstracting system (3M-ClinTrac), all diagnoses and minor invasive and non-invasive procedures, documented by any physician in outpatient medical records (i.e. OP Ancillary visits: Laboratory, Radiology etc.; Clinic Visits; Radiation Oncology; Recurring Visits, etc.). Address OCE/NCCI edits within 3M-CRS and those returned from the Business Office. Understands PFS coding/billing processes & systems such as PBAR and nThrive/MedAssets/XClaim in a manner to assure claims drop timely with appropriate codes. Performs other coding department related duties as assigned by HIM management staff.Essential Duties:Outpatient Ancillary/Clinic Visit/Emergency Department coding of all diagnostic and procedural information from the medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS, and Modifier classification systems and abstracting patient information as established and required by official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Reviews the entire medical record; accurately classify and sequence diagnoses and procedures; ensure the capture of all documented conditions that coexist at the time of the encounter/visit, all medical necessity diagnoses, complications, co-morbidities, historical condition or family history that has an impact on current care or influences treatment, and all external causes of morbidity.Enter patient information into inpatient and outpatient medical record databases (ClinTrac/HDM). Ensures accuracy and integrity of medical record abstracted UB-04 & OSHPD data elements prior to billing interface and claims submission.Works cooperatively with HIM Coding Support and/or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure optimal and accurate assignment of diagnosis & procedure codes.Assists in the correction of regulatory reports, such as OSHPD data, as requested.Attendance, punctuality, and professionalism in all HIM Coding and work related activities.Consistently assumes responsibility and displays reliability for completion of tasks, duties, communications and actions. Completes tasks accurately, legibly, and in a timely fashion.Performs other duties as requested/assigned by Director, Manager, Supervisor, or designee.Ability to achieve a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate as determined by any internal or external review of coding and/or department quality review(s).Ability to achieve a minimum of 95% abstracting accuracy rate of UB-04 and OSHPD data elements as determined by any internal or external review of coding and/or department quality review(s).Assist in ensuring that all medical records contain information necessary for optimal and accurate coding and abstracting.Recognizes education needs of based on monthly reviews and conducts self-improvement activities.Ability to act as a resource to coding and hospital staff on coding issues and questions.Ability to improve MS-DRG assignments specific to the documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, CC/MCC, PPx, and SecPx in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Ability to improve APR-DRG, SOI, and ROM assignments specific to the documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, CC/MCC, PPx, and SecPx in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Ability to improve APC/HCC assignments specific to medical necessity documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, and CPT/HCPCS in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Maintains at minimum, expected productivity standards (See HIM Practice Guidelines) and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity and provides consistent effort.Works coding queues/task lists to ensure 95% of patient bills are dropped within 5 days after patient discharge/date of service.Works coding queues/task lists to ensures the remaining 5% of patient bills are dropped within 2 weeks of discharge/date of service.Assist other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance, as necessary.Assists Patient Financial Services (PFS), Patient Access, and other departments in addressing coding issues/questions and/or providing information so that an interim bill can be generated. Assists with physicians, physician office staff and hospital ancillary department staff with diagnostic or procedural coding issues/questions, as needed.Assists in the monitoring unbilled accounts to ensure that the oldest records are coded and/or given priority.Maintains AHIMA and or AAPC coding credential(s) specified in the job description.Attend coding & CDI seminars, webinars, and in-services to maintain the required annual continued education units (CEU).Keep up-to-date and reviews ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant to maintain knowledge of the principles of coding.Keep up-to-date and reviews other professional journals and newsletters in a timely fashion to maintain knowledge of the principles of coding.Consistently attend and actively participate in the daily huddles.Consistently adhere to HIM policies and procedures as directed by HIM management.Demonstrates an understanding of policies and procedures and priorities, seeking clarification as needed.Participates in continuously assessing and improving departmental performance.Ability to communicate changes to improve processes to the director, as needed.Assists in department and section quality improvement activities and processes (i.e. Performance Improvement).Works and communicates in a positive manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co-workers and other healthcare personnel.Ability to communicate effectively intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally.Ability to communicate effectively with external customers.Provides timely follow-up with both written and verbal requests for information, including voice mail and email.Working knowledge and efficient navigation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner/Powerchart & Coding mPage.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of 3M-CRS Encoder system; utilize to expedite coding process; utilize all references.Knowledge & understanding of PFS system (PBAR) functionality and any interface with the coding abstracting system: ClinTrac.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of ‘HDM/HRM/ARMS Core’ coding & abstracting software.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of ‘3M 360 Encompass/CAC’Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Successful completion of college courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and a certified coding course. Successful completion of the hospital specific coding test – with a passing score of ≥70. The coding test may be waived for former USC or agency/contract HIM Coding Dept. coders who historically/previously met the ≥ 90% internal/external audit standards of the previously held USC Job Code.Req Experience in using a computerized coding & abstracting database software and an encoding/codefinder systems are required.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Prior experience in ICD-9 & ICD-10 (combined) and CPT/HCPCS coding of Outpatient Ancillary/ED medical records in hospital and/or outpatient clinic preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) OR AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); OR AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); OR AAPC Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) If there is the absence of a national coding certificate and the coder possesses any one of the following national certifications, the coder will be required to pass any of the national coding examinations Re: the aforementioned coding certificates within six (6) months of employment: 1. AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 2. AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $33.00 – $54.02. 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.

In accordance with federal coding compliance regulations and guidelines, use current ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets/systems to accurately abstract, code, and electronically record into the 3M Coding & Reimburse System (3M-CRS) & the coding abstracting system (3M-ClinTrac), all diagnoses and minor invasive and non-invasive procedures, documented by any physician in outpatient medical records (i.e. OP Ancillary visits: Laboratory, Radiology etc.; Clinic Visits; Radiation Oncology; Recurring Visits, etc.). Address OCE/NCCI edits within 3M-CRS and those returned from the Business Office. Understands PFS coding/billing processes & systems such as PBAR and nThrive/MedAssets/XClaim in a manner to assure claims drop timely with appropriate codes. Performs other coding department related duties as assigned by HIM management staff.Essential Duties:Outpatient Ancillary/Clinic Visit/Emergency Department coding of all diagnostic and procedural information from the medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS, and Modifier classification systems and abstracting patient information as established and required by official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Reviews the entire medical record; accurately classify and sequence diagnoses and procedures; ensure the capture of all documented conditions that coexist at the time of the encounter/visit, all medical necessity diagnoses, complications, co-morbidities, historical condition or family history that has an impact on current care or influences treatment, and all external causes of morbidity.Enter patient information into inpatient and outpatient medical record databases (ClinTrac/HDM). Ensures accuracy and integrity of medical record abstracted UB-04 & OSHPD data elements prior to billing interface and claims submission.Works cooperatively with HIM Coding Support and/or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure optimal and accurate assignment of diagnosis & procedure codes.Assists in the correction of regulatory reports, such as OSHPD data, as requested.Attendance, punctuality, and professionalism in all HIM Coding and work related activities.Consistently assumes responsibility and displays reliability for completion of tasks, duties, communications and actions. Completes tasks accurately, legibly, and in a timely fashion.Performs other duties as requested/assigned by Director, Manager, Supervisor, or designee.Ability to achieve a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate as determined by any internal or external review of coding and/or department quality review(s).Ability to achieve a minimum of 95% abstracting accuracy rate of UB-04 and OSHPD data elements as determined by any internal or external review of coding and/or department quality review(s).Assist in ensuring that all medical records contain information necessary for optimal and accurate coding and abstracting.Recognizes education needs of based on monthly reviews and conducts self-improvement activities.Ability to act as a resource to coding and hospital staff on coding issues and questions.Ability to improve MS-DRG assignments specific to the documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, CC/MCC, PPx, and SecPx in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Ability to improve APR-DRG, SOI, and ROM assignments specific to the documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, CC/MCC, PPx, and SecPx in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Ability to improve APC/HCC assignments specific to medical necessity documentation & coding of PDx, SecDx, and CPT/HCPCS in accordance with official coding laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and conventions.Maintains at minimum, expected productivity standards (See HIM Practice Guidelines) and strives to maintain a steady level of productivity and provides consistent effort.Works coding queues/task lists to ensure 95% of patient bills are dropped within 5 days after patient discharge/date of service.Works coding queues/task lists to ensures the remaining 5% of patient bills are dropped within 2 weeks of discharge/date of service.Assist other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance, as necessary.Assists Patient Financial Services (PFS), Patient Access, and other departments in addressing coding issues/questions and/or providing information so that an interim bill can be generated. Assists with physicians, physician office staff and hospital ancillary department staff with diagnostic or procedural coding issues/questions, as needed.Assists in the monitoring unbilled accounts to ensure that the oldest records are coded and/or given priority.Maintains AHIMA and or AAPC coding credential(s) specified in the job description.Attend coding & CDI seminars, webinars, and in-services to maintain the required annual continued education units (CEU).Keep up-to-date and reviews ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant to maintain knowledge of the principles of coding.Keep up-to-date and reviews other professional journals and newsletters in a timely fashion to maintain knowledge of the principles of coding.Consistently attend and actively participate in the daily huddles.Consistently adhere to HIM policies and procedures as directed by HIM management.Demonstrates an understanding of policies and procedures and priorities, seeking clarification as needed.Participates in continuously assessing and improving departmental performance.Ability to communicate changes to improve processes to the director, as needed.Assists in department and section quality improvement activities and processes (i.e. Performance Improvement).Works and communicates in a positive manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co-workers and other healthcare personnel.Ability to communicate effectively intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally.Ability to communicate effectively with external customers.Provides timely follow-up with both written and verbal requests for information, including voice mail and email.Working knowledge and efficient navigation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner/Powerchart & Coding mPage.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of 3M-CRS Encoder system; utilize to expedite coding process; utilize all references.Knowledge & understanding of PFS system (PBAR) functionality and any interface with the coding abstracting system: ClinTrac.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of ‘HDM/HRM/ARMS Core’ coding & abstracting software.Working knowledge, efficient navigation, & full use of ‘3M 360 Encompass/CAC’Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Successful completion of college courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and a certified coding course. Successful completion of the hospital specific coding test – with a passing score of ≥70. The coding test may be waived for former USC or agency/contract HIM Coding Dept. coders who historically/previously met the ≥ 90% internal/external audit standards of the previously held USC Job Code.Req Experience in using a computerized coding & abstracting database software and an encoding/codefinder systems are required.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Prior experience in ICD-9 & ICD-10 (combined) and CPT/HCPCS coding of Outpatient Ancillary/ED medical records in hospital and/or outpatient clinic preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) OR AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); OR AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); OR AAPC Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) If there is the absence of a national coding certificate and the coder possesses any one of the following national certifications, the coder will be required to pass any of the national coding examinations Re: the aforementioned coding certificates within six (6) months of employment: 1. AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 2. AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The hourly rate range for this position is $33.00 – $54.02. 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.

The Business Intelligence Developer Senior will work in Keck Medicine IS team to develop and test, implement business intelligence solutions for various Keck Medicine departments. The position will serve as the subject expert as it relates to dashboards. Also, this position will be responsible for identifying and documenting information technology design specifications based on analysis/assessment of user needs and generate need-gap analyses. Also, this role ensuring data integrity, maintaining system security, extracting, analyzing and transforming data. The IT Business Intelligence Developer Senior also understands the functional workflow and processes of the Departments he/she supports and maintains system functionality leverage USC’s various technologies including but not limited to QlikView, Cerner Command Language (CCL) and other applications, Hadoop and RDBMS. Applies learned skills to perform problem resolution across integrated platforms, systems, processes and departments. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Keck Medicine of USC.Essential Duties:Dashboard: SDLC methodology to develop, test and deploy enterprise dashboards promptly.Data Visualization Design: Apply sound user experience design to incorporate visualization in dashboards and reports.Training: Trains new staff members on applicable systems/applications. Responsible for working with customer and/or vendors with training on new systems being implemented and rolled out for use in the departments.Priority Management: Must work several assignments at one time, manage priorities, deadlines and time. The work is highly technical, requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and groups. The ability to work independently is also required.Customer Service: Addresses customer questions, concerns, enhancement requests, communicates with customers, handles services problems and tickets politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedures, utilizes problem solving skills, maintains pleasant and professional image. Customers may include both internal department users, vendors, and peers within IS.Reporting: Generate ad-hoc as well as routine reports and data dump for further consumption.Business Intelligence: Transform disparate data into meaningful analysis. Provide information that can be used for decision making. Predict outcomes and prescribe appropriate actions.Documentation: Prepare documentation related to dashboards and reports (e.g., FRD). Draft a mock-up data visualization before start building dashboard.Other Duties and On-Call: Ability to fulfill On-Call requirements and other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related fieldReq 6 years 6 to 10 years’ relevant experience including dashboards / BI reporting design, documentation, maintenance, implementation, upgrades and troubleshooting .Req Experience with Structured Query Language (MS SQL Server, Oracle)Req 10 years Experience in relevant business support and/or information technology support. *ONLY If NO Bachelor Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.Req Good organization skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities in a rapidly changing environmentReq Strong customer service focusReq Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Req Requires a maturing level of analytical ability to find solutions to increasingly difficult technical or administrative problems, to determine economic feasibility or options available, and to assess time involved in system changes. Thorough documentation skills are also requiredReq Must be able to demonstrate experience with database systems and experience with system design, capacity planning, and capacity managementReq Requires hands-on expertise with database services.Req Must be able to communicate the impact and solutions of application/system problems in business languageReq Requires a professional approach in all situationsReq Ability to work any hours to support 24/7 operationsReq Must resolve problems entirely by either completing the work or gathering all of the resources needed for ultimate resolution and continuity of problem managementReq Availability to travel between Keck Medicine of USC, USC, and other facilities.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years QlikView and QlikSense experience.Pref Other BI tools experience: Tableau, PowerBI, etc.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. 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.

This Psychologist (Addiction) is responsible for the delivery of clinical diagnostic services in the area of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and it comorbidities to transplant candidates and recipients in an outpatient setting. This position works closely with patients, family members, and a wide range of professionals to plan, deliver, and improve patient care. Working independently, manages a high volume of needs for patients in varying stages of the transplant process. The Psychologist (Addiction) is a subject matter expert and serves as a resource for a wide variety of stakeholders including families, patients, nurses, pharmacists, financial specialists, and medical directors.Essential Duties:Conduct comprehensive substance abuse evaluations to identify how the substance use relates to transplant candidacy. This includes careful review of medical records to identify health status, risk factors, and potential barriers to treatment.Provide ongoing education and counseling to patients and families throughout all phases of the process and help to facilitate navigation through family dynamics and/or substance abuse issues as they arise.Provide presentations of objective assessment to the interdisciplinary committee who reviews transplant candidacy.Provide education and information to patients and families to ensure informed patient choice and ability to participate actively in the process.Initiate and maintain strong communication and collaboration with physicians, surgeons, transplant coordinators, social workers, RN’s, and other disciplines inside and outside of Keck Medicine in order to develop and implement a plan of care.Develop, implement and maintain appropriate tools to assist with care planning and include naturally occurring resources and support from patients’ home communities.Work with all members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate substance abuse treatment care coordination and treatment.Work closely with the transplant coordinator to address substance abuse issues as they arise in order to collaboratively implement a plan for intervention.Provide goal-oriented substance abuse treatment which includes family members as indicated, including crisis intervention.Closely monitor clinical outcomes and communicate with the staff on status.Provide referrals to outside services as needed, as well as to self-help programs and other resources.Develop and maintain educational materials and implement screening tools pre- and post-transplant.Maintain excellent documentation and participate in regulatory requirements, including audits.Track clinic patient flow in TRAIL clinic (specialized transplant for alcohol clinic) and also own separate clinicsLead multidisciplinary meetingsHelp organize patient groups along with social workerAttend weekly transplant selection meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited school of Psychology, California license eligible OR licensed in three years or less.5 years Experience in treating patients with substance use disorders (primarily alcohol)Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and processesEffective communication skills with a wide range of individuals including patients, donors, family members, and other professionalsAbility to create a patient-centered treatment plan and to tailor education and interventions to the needs of the patientAbility to make complex clinical decisionsProficient in MS Office and applicable computer applications.Preferred Qualifications: 2 years Prior experience in an Accredited Transplant ProgramBilingual in Spanish and EnglishRequired Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist (CA DCA) Must receive CA license within 180 days of CA license application.Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 – $181,896.00. 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.

Under the direction of Senior Information Services Leadership and in collaboration with the hospital and medical group leadership, the incumbent will be responsible for the product design, implementation and ongoing management of all digital and analytics solutions including and not limited to Custom, Web, Mobile, Digital, and Analytics products to support the combined missions of safe and high quality patient care, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and operational efficiency. The Product Manager will also oversee the lifecycle of these products to ensure consistency and integrity in delivering robust adoption. Will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for Analytics and Applications product offerings. Spending time in the market to understand industry problems and finding innovative solutions for Keck. Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy that includes a big-picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality. Make decisions with imperfect information, know how to lead without authority and be comfortable managing chaos, ambiguity and complexity. The position works with the PMO to set priorities for the assigned departments, helping to set expectations, meet timelines, and meet deliverables. Adept at managing relationships, collaborating, and influencing across a variety of organizational functions. Guide the analytics and applications product teams that is charged with a product’s contribution to our business. Building new products and increasing the functionality of existing products. Help develop new ideas based on contact with department partners. The Product Manager effectively communicates at various levels of the organization from line entry clerks to executives, department administrators, and clinicians. This position must be comfortable presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, in addition to making presentations Infront of large groups.Essential Duties:Oversees the building of products to ensure quality of build of the digital application solutions. Helps develop new ideas based on contact with department partners.Managers, administers, and plans the development all digital and analytics applications activities in ensuring the work of the objectives are met. Make decisions with imperfect information, know how to lead without authority and be comfortable managing chaos, ambiguity and complexity.Analyzes and recommends appropriate technical solutions digital applications and integration efforts to support the overall enterprise. Spending time in the market to understand industry problems and finding innovative solutions for Keck.Maintains a leadership role in setting service directed and ensures standards and policies are maintained and compatible with USC standard information systems architecture, tools, policies, and procedures. Will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for Analytics and Applications product offerings.Ensures adequate oversight by and participation among key business and digital applications partners from the enterprise, including but not limited to clinical, business, and research areas.Leads a team of developers, integration, analysts, engineers and mentors their professional development in the fields of digital applications and analytics products creation. Both through indirect supervision, influence, and through mentoring.Develops broader awareness of optimal use of digital applications and integration enterprise wide and maintains relationship with enterprise leaders to support data driven decision making. Supports sharing of best practices.Leads in application selection, preparation of RFP’s, etc. in conjunction with the HSC procurement personnel.Participating in the development and implementation of the Information Services Strategic Plan, with particular focus on integration with areas focused on digital applications and integration and the central business office and other applicable areas.Makes presentations in front of large groups.Participates in activities to lead organization with projects and works closely with the PMO to develop benchmark measures, plans, and financial models to evaluate projects that impact the organization as it relates to digital applications and integration.Oversees technical staff to ensure quality of build of the digital applications solutions.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Bachelor’s degree In a related field.Req 5 years In a healthcare settingReq 5 years Information Technology with emphasis in applications and analytics product development.Req Leading technical and functional teams within the applications development lifecycle.Req Working with users to understand workflows and translating these to application builds.Req Building new Analytics and Data Products. Experience with the System Development Lifecycle and Software Development methodologies.Req Agile Project Management methodologies.Req Making presentations Infront of large groups.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $133,120.00 – $219,648.00. 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.