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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking an outstanding applicant to fill a Nurse Practitioner position in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, the nurse practitioner’s clinical duties with be part of the metabolic disease initiative and weight management of type 2 diabetes patients in the ambulatory setting. Clinical setting will be at two different Keck Medicine locations, the Los Angeles and Pasadena offices. The position involves physical examinations and treating diabetes mellitus and associated comorbidities, educating patients and families, and monitoring patient progress. The nurse practitioner will work at with the academic medical center in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but will retain responsibility for ongoing clinical management of diabetes patients. Successful candidates will have strong clinical skills and an interest in serving a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient clinical practice. We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will be hired as a clinical instructor. This is a practitioner position; you will not be teaching NP students.Minimum Field of Expertise: Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner program. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) designation preferred. Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses, Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, clinical nursing experience. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $175,000. 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.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. 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.”

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California seeks a full-time Neurology Clinical Instructor of Neurology (Practitioner) to work within our Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Division. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of California to fill this position and with experience in the care of chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, complex symptom management, specialty pharmacy, and infusion therapy. Responsibilities include direct patient care in an ambulatory care environment, inpatient setting, infusion center visits, sending and managing disease modifying orders for both infusion and self-administer treatment, education, and program development. Neurology faculty members are dedicated to training fellows, residents, medical students and working with clinical research coordinators. The position offers a competitive salary with excellent university benefits and an academic appointment of Clinical Instructor of Neurology at the USC Keck School of Medicine.The annual base salary range for this position is $151,000-$160,000.  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.Please submit your curriculum vitae to: Lilyana Amezcua, MD, MS, Division Chief, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunologylamezcua@usc.eduHelena Chui, M.D., Chair, Department of Neurology, 1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 215, Los Angeles, CA  90033Phone (323)442-7686 email: chui@usc.edu

Dr. Rissman’s lab is looking for a Research Lab Tech II to join its research team.  The laboratory is internationally recognized for research contributions in Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and other neurodegenerative disorders. The lab is also interested in developing blood-brain barrier/NVU cell-specific biomarkers and provides biomarker core service supporting USC ADRC and program project on Alzheimer’s disease. State-of-the-art imaging and cellular and molecular methods are available for studies of brain vascular and neuronal functions.The candidate should have experience in ELISA or similar biochemical assays and experience in basic molecular techniques such as PCR and preparing samples for genotyping and Sanger sequencing.The candidate should maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, coordinate the shipment of biofluid samples from collaborators, maintain an up-to-date inventory of biofluid samples, perform data analysis, and comply with all laboratory safety protocols.The candidate will conduct experiments under the supervision of senior lab personnel, supporting the biomarker core.The candidate should have good communication and organizational skills.Provides general laboratory assistance to support research activities. Conducts research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Performs assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction. Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests and techniques.The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 – $28.12. 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.Minimum Education: Associate’s degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California seeks a full-time Neurology Instructor of Clinical to work within our Headache and General Neurology Division. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of California to fill this position.Responsibilities include direct patient care in an ambulatory care environment and program development. Neurology faculty members are dedicated to training fellows, residents, and medical students. The position offers a competitive salary with excellent university benefits and an academic appointment of Instructor of Clinical at the USC Keck School of Medicine.We offer highly competitive salary packages with excellent benefits.   Compensation and academic rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.Apply here and upload your curriculum vitae and 3 references. For further information contact: Helena Chui, M.D., Chair, Department of Neurology, USC Keck School of Medicine, 1540 Alcazar Street, Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Email: chui@usc.edu 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. 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.”

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking an outstanding applicant to fill an Assistant Professor position in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, the clinician will focus on pituitary disease, pituitary tumors, Cushing’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome. The focus of this position will be to develop and execute Clinical trials and other related research in pituitary disease. Pursuing opportunities for funding of research is a requirement of the position. Clinical setting is at the Pituitary Center at the Keck Medical Center of USC, at the Los Angeles office. The clinician will work with the academic medical center in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but will retain responsibility for ongoing clinical management of pituitary disease. Successful candidates should possess strong clinical skills, a passion for research and a commitment to serving a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient clinical practice. We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine, board certified or eligible in Endocrinology and Metabolism, and eligible for licensure in California.The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $220,000. 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.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. 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.”

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.Minimum Education:
Associate’s Degree Nursing Graduate of nursing program

Minimum Experience:
1 year Acute care experience
Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing
A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department.

Minimum Skills:
Possess basic computer skills, required

Required Certifications:
Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing BSN

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The hourly rate range for this position is $48.41 – $76.69. 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.

The Patient/Guest Relations Representative is available to provide assistance to our patients, their families, visitors and our colleagues with regard to hospital services and resources in the surrounding community. The Representative is the visible resource available to provide direction and assistance in a professional and hospitable manner, while adhering to the Keck Medical Center’s “KNOWN” Service standards as well as patient privacy standards at all times. He/She will also be responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of lobby areas, work stations and patient consultation areas and will also be available to assist escorting patients to scheduled appointments and assisting with wheelchair escorting daily.Essential Duties:Greets our colleagues, our patients, their families and visitors with a kind greeting following the KNOWN Service Standards.Provides accurate directions and assistance to patients going to physician offices and other Health Science Campus buildings.Provide concierge services including, but not limited to driving directions and information regarding resources in the surrounding community; reservation assistance for lodging, transportation and restaurants; assistance with personal services such as entertainment, shopping, flowers and gift requests; arrange for business services such as banking information, faxing and copying services; transport patient luggage as needed ensuring that it is delivered to the correct person; coordinates taxicab voucher requests accurately and in accordance to hospital policy;Participates in Welcome Rounds for all of our new patients following patient experience protocols.Provides accurate information regarding meeting room locations, hospital parking, visiting regulations, cafeteria hours and hospital services.Coordinates the flow of surgical information between physicians and surgical staff and the appropriate patient family members/guests. Distributes pagers to patient families as needed. Accurately records patient family contact information and distribution of pagersCompletes hourly rounds of the lobbies and patient and family resource centers. Ensures that the first floor public spaces are kept in a condition that is appropriate for the facility.Alerts security of any problems and provides information as needed.Coordinates environment of care services. Coordinate with housekeeping staff to ensure that first floor public spaces and first floor restrooms are kept cleaned. Coordinate with engineering to ensure that the lobby is maintained in a manner that ensures a safe environment.Directs any complaints or concerns to the appropriate hospital personnel in an efficient manner.Alerts the marketing department of the presence of any media personnel and directs all vendors to Materials Management in accordance to hospital policy.Provides wheelchairs as requested following hospital policy.Delivers flowers, mail and packages with accuracy.Distributes visitor passes in accordance to hospital policy.Distributes volunteer meal tickets appropriately and in accordance to hospital policy.Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 1 year in customer service (preferably in a healthcare facility and/or as a Corporate Concierge setting).Req Excellent public relations.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Associate’s degree Degree in a related fieldPref Bilingual English/Spanish.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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 $21.00 – $29.77. 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.

USC Department of Surgery is recruiting a Staff Perfusionist I. The Staff Perfusionist will operate extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace patient cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and manage and monitor patient physiological functions.The hourly rate range for this position is $78.86 – $85.00. 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 organization considerations.Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training
Minimum Experience: 6 – 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Graduation from accredited perfusion training program, certified or certification-eligible by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, current CPR/BCLS, knowledge of universal precautions.

USC Department of Surgery is recruiting a Staff Perfusionist II. The Staff Perfusionist II will provide all aspects of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support for adult and pediatric patients, operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation necessary to support or replace a patients own cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions and Induce and reverse hypothermia and hyperthermia. The Staff Perfusionist II will also write, collect, and maintain documentation for each case, and ensure maintenance of all equipment and quality control.The hourly rate range for this position is $83.37 – $89.00. 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.Minimum Education:
Specialized/technical training

Minimum Experience:
3 years

Addtional Experience Requirements
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Minimum Skills:
Three years’ experience as an adult perfusionist, with some experience as a pediatric perfusionist.
Graduate from school of perfusion technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or its predecessor, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification, or board eligible for certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Attends and completes all hospital-required safety training courses, and maintains ABCP certification, as well as certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS), and/or basic cardio life support (BCLS).
Demonstrated attention to details, and excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience:
3 years

Preferred Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in perfusion science, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, or related field of study.
Previous experience in an academic medical environment.
Demonstrated experience in crisis situations.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.
Fluency in Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other languages in addition to English.
Demonstrated experience interacting with individuals and groups various diverse backgrounds, exercising diplomacy, tact, good judgment, and discretion.

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Admitting Manager, the Patient Access Representative is responsible for interviewing incoming patients (inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department) to obtain all pertinent data for admission and produce a complete and accurate admission record. This includes medical record information, as well as demographic and financial related information. Is responsible for answering all inquiries related to admissions, collects deposits or payments, interacts with the nursing units and ancillary departments and provides directions to various areas within the hospital.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESAcknowledging patients or guests and their requestsAppearing professional in dress, grooming and hygiene.Assists in the training of new employees.Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the rights of patients and significant others, as identified within the situation.Document any financial arrangements made in the patient’s account notes. Notifies the Admitting Manager or Business Office Manager of all problem accounts that require special attention.Exhibiting concern, tact and discretion in all working relationshipsFunctions with an awareness of safety issues and reports unsafe issues appropriately, as identified within the institution.It is the responsibility of the Patient Access Representative to uphold the highest service standards regarding patient care.Making patients’ needs the first priority.Must be able to work and be cross trained in all areas of which includes, Inpatient, Outpatient, Bed Board, and Emergency RoomMust be familiar with the Hospital layout in order to direct patients or guests to the proper destination.Must be physically able to push a wheelchair.Must be willing to meet staffing needs of the department and be available to work overtime, holidays, and shift changes.Must remain informed and compliant with HIPAA, EMTALA, the Fair Debt and Collection Practices Act, Medicare Secondary Payer, and other laws and regulations that govern Patient Financial Services.Must remain informed regarding all PPO, HMO, and Medicare, Medi-Cal and indigent service programs and requirements for timely processing of claims.Offering assistance promptly, cordially, and completelyPatient care is of the utmost priority in all aspects of registration. Must be comfortable with sick patients and able to summon medical assistance when needed. Must be BLS certified each year.Patient valuables are to be closely monitored by all Patient Access Representatives in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.Performs various other duties, as assigned.Promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers and other departmentsResponsible for appropriately handling all confidential information while at work, as well as when away from the facility.Responsible for completing the patient’s electronic medical record and ensuring that all appropriate paperwork is sent to the proper destination in a timely fashion.Responsible for obtaining the Advance Directive information from inpatient, ER, OPS, and bed patients. Accurate data is entered in the computer and on the Conditions of AdmissionResponsible for speaking with the patient in regard to their financial responsibility for the bill. Collects deposits on all self-paying patients and co-payments from patients whose insurance requires one. If the patient is unable to meet their financial obligation at the time of service, Patient AccessRepresentative is responsible to speak to them regarding the Hospital’s requirements and make financial arrangements. Complete promissory note, when necessary.Responsible for the collection of all patients related information to produce a complete and accurate patient admission record. This includes, but is not limited to, choosing the correct medical record numbers, gathering current patient data, photocopying insurance cards, identification cards, and other pertinent information, obtaining authorization, obtaining signatures on all appropriate forms, and obtaining accurate insurance and demographic information in order to create an accurate patient account record. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental, and inter-departmental quality control, and quality planning activities.Responsible for understanding the Consent form, Advance Directive, and any other forms the patient is required to sign in order to accurately and clearly state the intention of each paragraph. Patients are to be well informed before a signature can be obtained.Responsible for meeting the department productivity goal of registering a minimum of 20 patients per shift. Also responsible to perform registrations timely, within the department standard of 20 minutes. Also responsible to maintain an account accuracy rate of no less than 80%.Shift logs are to be completed and printed in the Emergency Department.Responsible to perform, understand and demonstrate ability of all courses designated, within 90 days of hire for new employees, and within 1 year of 02/12/2018 for current employees.  Current employees must successfully pass a competency test every two years from that original date completed.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Minimum (Required) High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not required)
Work Experience Minimum (Required) 2 years minimum of customer service skills required.