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POSITION SUMMARYThe purpose of the Case Coordinator position is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning functions. The Case Coordinator is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include: facilitation of pre-certification and payer authorization processes, facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement, application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care support and coaching of clinical documentation efforts and serving as a clinical resource for coders, ensuring that documentation accurately reflects severity of illness and intensity of service coordinating communication with physicians.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESActively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.Applies approved InterQual criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays and documents findings based on department standards.Assist in the compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, cost, case mix index, patient satisfaction, and quality indicators.Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials, and appeals.Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and ongoing evaluation.Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care for designated caseload; monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective; facilitates the following on a timely basis: completion and reporting of diagnostic testing, completion of treatment plan and discharge plan, modification of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient, communication to third-party payers and other relevant information to the care team, assignment of appropriate levels of care, completion of all required documentation in Affinity GUI screens and patient recordsCollaborates/communicates with external case managers.Collects delay in service data and data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by the director.Communicates with Financial Counselor to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients. Discusses payer criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payers as needed.Completes utilization management for assigned patients.Coordinates/facilitates patient cares progression throughout the continuum.Documents relevant discharge planning information in the Affinity GUI System according to department standards.Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the health care team and are documented as necessary to ensure continuity of care.Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payer.Facilitates transfer to other facilities.Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures.Initiates and facilitates referrals to the Home Health Liaison for home health care, hospice, and medical equipment and supplies.Issues Notices of Non-coverage per hospital policy.Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized plan in collaboration with the physician.Monitors all transfer DRG’s.Monitors length of stay (LOS) and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis. Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas.Perform 100% UR Review on all Medicare One-Day admissions.Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on department criteria.Refers cases and issues to physician advisor in compliance with department procedures and follows up as indicated.Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/ departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical, and patient satisfaction data.Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to the PI department.Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management.Education
Minimum (Required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing
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Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
Preferred (Not required) Professional certification as a case manager preferred.

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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 Program Coordinator is responsible for providing clerical, administrative, analytical support and assistance to the administrative team consisting of director, manager and/or physicians. He/she performs operational analysis to determine the administrative needs of the department. This position will serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for incoming communications in providing world class customer service at all times. The position requires day-to-day team interaction with, liaison between, and coordination of a wide range of internal and external constituencies involved in program activities. The Program Coordinator will organize data analysis for the program using data from the organization. The coordinator will be responsible for completing reports daily, weekly, monthly and/or annually to showcase the growth and benefits of the program across the organization. This will include team data reports and productivity. It is expected that the coordinator will be dedicated to the mission of our work and will take independent initiative to ensure all work is completed on time. Essential Duties:Provides administrative support in the development, implementation, and promotion of program/project function.Serves as a principal liaison between students, faculty and staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; may facilitate meetings, special projects, and problem resolution.Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.May monitors revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of budget proposals for the program.Researches, gathers, organizes and summarizes data for reports. Analyzes data for trends or conclusions and presents results and recommendations to supervisor.Collects and analyzes data; prepares schedules and special reports; maintains program/project records and statistical information.Performs/delegates clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation, typing, and editing of program correspondence, purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications.May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and protocol.May supervise and train lower level staff, student employees as appropriate.Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations.Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor.Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalent.Req 2 years In a related field.Req Ability to manage multiple projects.Req Knowledge of Principles and practices of office management, modern office equipment and software applications.Req Requires effective written and oral communications, judgment and tact and a broad understanding of policy and procedures.Req Ability to show strong attention to detail.Req Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.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 $68,640.00 – $112,370.00. 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 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 Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Hospital Medicine, are actively seeking a full time faculty member for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator).The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and the USC Keck School of Medicine are seeking BC/BE pediatrics for faculty and non-faculty positions for the Division of Hospital Medicine.  CHLA is a 495 bed free standing full-service Children’s Hospital and is affiliated with the USC Keck School of Medicine.  The Division of Hospital Medicine at CHLA employs both contract and faculty members and currently has approximately 70 hospitalists.  It has a two-year Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Training program as well.  Clinical responsibilities within the Division include supervision of trainees on the inpatient service, primary care for patients on the attending only service and intake management and team assignment for internal and external requests for admission to the hospital.  Division members are also institutional leaders in Quality Improvement, Education and Throughput.  The selected applicant for this position at CHLA will follow specific inpatients on the Hospitalist service without pediatric house staff coverage and may supervise 3rd year medical students rotating through CHLA for their primary pediatric clerkship.  The Hospitalist service is a 24/7 in-house model, and as such, selected candidates will work day, evening and some weekend shifts.  While all are encouraged to also pursue scholarly work, those chosen to join the Division as faculty may have time allocated for scholarship endeavors, but this depends upon their academic tract.  Applicants should have a major interest in providing inpatient care to a diverse and complex population of patients, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy teaching learners at various levels.The annual base salary range for this position is 95,904-$325,712.  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 considerationsIf interested, please apply using the USC job link and email the division at DOHM@chla.usc.edu.  For further inquiries, please contact:Dr. Purnima Mandal & Dr. Kevin Waloff at 323-361-6177Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience.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.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for contract review and management for Clinical and Non-Clinical products, software, and services. This includes drafting, analyzing, negotiating, advising on, and executing contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other service providers. The Contracts Manager works collaboratively with Leadership and the Supply Chain Team (Materials Management, Sourcing, Contracting, Purchasing) and laisses with experts in other departments (including Office of General Counsel, IT/IS, Construction/Facilities, Insurance, Compliance, and others). In this role, the Contracts Manager actively develops relationships, requests input and collaborates with internal partners and then provides expert consultation to the approvers regarding risk, liability, and exposure on the contract. The mission of the Supply Chain Department is to coordinate USC’s Procurement Policies and activity to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.Essential Duties:Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other service providers.Work with expert stakeholders to insure compliance with procurement regulations, including but not limited to, local and federal laws, regulations, and policies.Maintain and update the contract management system, including but not limited to, contract templates, contract tracking, and contract reporting.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.Manage the contract renewal process and negotiate new contracts as required.Monitor contract performance and take appropriate action to address any issues that may arise.Provide support to the procurement team in the sourcing process and in the negotiation of contracts.Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure contracts are legally compliant, mitigate risks and to resolve any disputes that may arise.Continuously evaluate and improve the contracting process to drive cost savings and improve efficiency.Perform other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree in related fieldReq 3-5 years Experience in Contract ManagementReq Exceptional knowledge of procurement agreements/policies, drafting/redlining, and contract executionReq Excellent skill in negotiating and exchanging ideas with others and to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutionsReq Excellent project management skills and ability to manage mutliple projects simultaneously; ability to determine the next steps in a process and execute them independentlyReq Strong verbal and written presentation skills and the ability to provide clear information to business/department leadsReq Strong interpersonal relationship skills both in one-on-one and group situations; securing buy-in and agreement through collaborative effortReq Strong drafting skills and knowledge of contract issues related to healthcare such as liability, indemnification, insurance, service level agreementsReq Working knowledge of relevant industry trends and issues;Req Ability to interact effectively both with internal leaders as well as vendors and suppliersPreferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree Business AdministrationPref J.D. Juris Doctorate or Paralegal certificationPref Experience in large-scale Health Systems or IDNsPref DocuSign (eSign, Insight, CLM) experiencePref Experience working with and utilizing Medline and Vizient partnersPref Comfort reporting to and interacting directly with Associate and Executive Administrators for assigned departmentsRequired 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 $95,680.00 – $158,230.00. 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.

We are delighted to announce an opening for a full time Research Coordinator I to join Dr. Hussein Yassine’s research team at the University of Southern California beginning in July 2025Dr. Yassine seeking a CRC to assist with: Maintaining IRB submissions & continuing reviews, assisting with REDCap build, participant recruitment, presence at community events as needed, management/organization role for studies and his study team. Some Saturday work required once every three months.Recruitment & community outreach: OngoingOversight of staff: OngoingAll other duties listed above will be conducted on an ongoing basisResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Research Coordinator will play an integral role in the communications between the Principal Investigator, research participants, and various external and internal representatives.Research tasks (90% time)Maintaining Institutional Review Board protocolsMaintenance of regulatory documentsSubject recruitmentSubject tracking, protocol adherence, research sessionsSupport in database organization and quality checksCollecting, entering, managing dataGeneral Office management tasks (10% time)Ordering suppliesOperation and maintaining equipmentOrganizing materials and resourcesThe hourly rate range for this position is $31.08 – $34.00 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.Other:Preferred Education:  B.A. or B.S. or equivalentPreferred Experience:  Clinical researchPercentage of Time:  100% full timeMinimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.Essential Duties:Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention Daily flow sheet Restraint flow sheet Diabetes flow sheet Educational flow sheet Kardex Care Plan Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall MAR Equipment & Supplies Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms Belonging Tracking Form Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checksEDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed Room/unit orientation Plan of Care Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.EQUIPMENT Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines IV pump Feeding pump PCA pump Epidural pump Sequential compression device Wound VAC Heating pad/pumpCOMMUNCATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: Shift to shift report Physician Rounds Patient/family interactions MDP Rounds Hand-Off reports Facility E-mail Student/New employee/Contract employeeORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime. Completes shift on time.OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out) Hand-Off Medication Reconciliation Clinical Alarms Other Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPAA OSHA requirements (i.e. no food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO – continuous survey readiness Critical Values § Write Down § Read Back § Follow up Telephone order § Appropriate § Documented § Signed, Timed and Dated § Stamped § Entered into unit log Maintains safe practice in the work environment § Correct body mechanics § Electrical safety § Infection Control Procedures § Hand WashingMANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA. (6N) Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery (6S) Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients. (6S) Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants (6S) Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients. Neurosurgery, thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, orthopedic. Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, hepatobiliary. Open heart, heart and lung transplants. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT, CVVHD). Ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure monitoring. Ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care. Status post open heart, heart transplant, lung transplant. Status post liver/kidney transplants, orthopedics, hepatobiliary, general surgeries. Status post thoracic-forgut, gastric bypass, neurology, neurosurgery. Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities. Ventilator care. Arterial/CVP lines. Ventricular assist devices. Lumbar drains.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care. Reviews all orders and labs prior to initiating treatments. Informs patient of treatment plan. Completes all documentation completely and according to policy on the dialysis treatment record. Performs all pre-treatment safety checks. Performs appropriate machine maintenance according to dialysis policies and procedures. Checks charts for dialysis orders prior to arriving on the unit with the dialysis equipment. Calls physicians for orders early in the shift when orders for dialysis have been placed, but no treatment orders are written. Completes med/surg dialysis treatments on 3S whenever there are more than 2 med/surg patients scheduled.MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT Engages patients in therapeutic interactions Maintains therapeutic milieu Assesses and monitors for patient safety including: Contraband assessment upon admission, change of shift and prn. Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Monitors locked doors into and out of the unit. Logs in Visitors and assesses for contraband. Follows patients’ legal status q shift and communicates with Department of Mental Health and other agencies as required Administers psychotropic medications only after proper consent and documentation Initiates and participates in treatment planning. Submit Fire Arms Reporting FormBEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion. Applies behavioral restraint/seclusion when appropriate. Continuously monitors patients for safety (or delegates as appropriate). Ensures physician assessment of patient within 1 hour of application of restraint/seclusion and then at least every 8 hours. Obtains physician orders per policy. Notifies Manager of all behavioral restraint incidences. Contacts significant other as allowed by patient. Completes debriefing, with patient if appropriate, after the incident.QUALITY MEASURES § Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria § Completes Core Measure Documentation § Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality IndicatorsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review articleBONUS POINTS § Preceptor (5) § Professional Certification (5) § More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3) § USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5) § Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1) § Public nursing recognition (3)Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience.Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)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)Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *Required for Departments: Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry. RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience will be required to obtain ACLS within 180 days or by the end of orientation, whichever is sooner.The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $95.00. 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.

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day.  Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.USC Housing, a division of USC Auxiliary Services, hosts more than 9,000 students, athletes, faculty, and staff throughout the year in over 50 properties on and off campus. Housing meets the challenge of inviting students into our Trojan family by making them feel comfortable, safe and welcome. We boast top-notch amenities including comprehensive recycling programs, simplified online repair requests, and more. Serving our students’ wellbeing is the reason that we are here and we share the same vision and excellence that they do.We are seeking to build a pool of candidates for future General Maintenance Worker positions to join our rapidly growing team.The Opportunity:With all of the space needed to house over 9,000 Trojans, we need a General Maintenance Worker to monitor our facilities and ensure that we maintain our high standards of excellence. As an expert in all forms of repairs, you will examine and repair our facilities, as needed. You will use your expertise to communicate with management and outside vendors, as well to train other workers. Most of all, your focus on customer service will demonstrate to our students, faculty, and staff that we put their needs first!The Accountabilities:Provides customer service to students, faculty, staff and external customers. Meets customer needs, offers options, resolves problems and follows up with customers. Ensures full customer satisfaction without unnecessarily referring customer to other staff members. Maintains friendly, helpful demeanor. Provides on-going preventive maintenance for appliances including air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and dishwashers. Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces appliance parts and perform repairs on commercial kitchen equipment, e.g .. walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, dish machine conveyor belts, slicers, dishwashers, electric ranges, etc., as needed. Maintains appliance part inventory.Builds interior walls, fabricates cabinets, drawers and screens, assembles furniture. Repairs or replaces closet doors, drawers, non-fire rated doors, door locks, closers and hinges, tiles, bathroom fixtures, etc. Performs preventive maintenance. Installs safety restraints on cabinets and furniture. Patches and stretches carpet, replaces broken windows and ceiling tiles, performs caulking. Repairs or replaces light bulbs, ballasts, switches, plugs, light fixtures, etc. Maintains room wiring systems and emergency exit signs, adjusts timers, tests and replaces smoke detectors and emergency lights. Secures electrical wires. Repairs vacuum cleaners as needed. Prepares walls for painting, patches holes, replaces dry wall, paints. Stains and refinishes wood work, such as wall paneling and furniture, etc. Assists in roof repairs, repairs or replaces tiles, performs caulking. Repairs or replaces various plumbing fixtures and hardware, e.g .. faucets, shower fixtures, water fountains, garbage disposals, sinks and toilets. Unclogs sluggish or stopped drains, including main drains. Performs minor repairs on water heaters. Performs light welding, light vehicle maintenance. Performs utility work, e.g. installing or removing posts and signs, patching street holes with asphalt, repairing gates, etc. Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. The Qualifiers:Minimum Education: Specialized or technical training. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.Minimum Experience: 6 – 12 month.Minimum Field of Expertise:Knowledge of thermodynamic laws, refrigerator cycles, electricity principles, test/detection instruments, hand/power tools, wood finishing, AC/DC currents, wiring, painting, construction and plumbing.Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.What We Prefer:Preferred Experience: 1 year.Preferred Field of Expertise: Knowledge of all applicable safety procedures and precautions. Clean DMV recordThe Trojan Family Rewards:We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perksThis support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!FIGHT ON!The hourly rate for this position is $25.50. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.Minimum Education: Specialized or technical training. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

Minimum Experience: 6 – 12 month.

Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of thermodynamic laws, refrigerator cycles, electricity principles, test/detection instruments, hand/power tools, wood finishing, AC/DC currents, wiring, painting, construction and plumbing.
Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

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 available for a board certified/board eligible neurologist with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of California. Please submit your curriculum vitae to:  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 We offer highly competitive salary packages with excellent benefits.   Compensation and academic rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.The annual base salary range for this position is $101,000-$104,000.  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.”

POSITION SUMMARYThe purpose of the Case Coordinator position is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning functions. The Case Coordinator is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include: facilitation of pre-certification and payer authorization processes, facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement, application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care support and coaching of clinical documentation efforts and serving as a clinical resource for coders, ensuring that documentation accurately reflects severity of illness and intensity of service coordinating communication with physicians.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESActively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.Applies approved InterQual criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays and documents findings based on department standards.Assist in the compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, cost, case mix index, patient satisfaction, and quality indicators.Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials, and appeals.Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and ongoing evaluation.Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care for designated caseload; monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective; facilitates the following on a timely basis: completion and reporting of diagnostic testing, completion of treatment plan and discharge plan, modification of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient, communication to third-party payers and other relevant information to the care team, assignment of appropriate levels of care, completion of all required documentation in Affinity GUI screens and patient recordsCollaborates/communicates with external case managers.Collects delay in service data and data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by the director.Communicates with Financial Counselor to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients. Discusses payer criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payers as needed.Completes utilization management for assigned patients.Coordinates/facilitates patient cares progression throughout the continuum.Documents relevant discharge planning information in the Affinity GUI System according to department standards.Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the health care team and are documented as necessary to ensure continuity of care.Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payer.Facilitates transfer to other facilities.Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures.Initiates and facilitates referrals to the Home Health Liaison for home health care, hospice, and medical equipment and supplies.Issues Notices of Non-coverage per hospital policy.Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized plan in collaboration with the physician.Monitors all transfer DRG’s.Monitors length of stay (LOS) and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis. Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas.Perform 100% UR Review on all Medicare One-Day admissions.Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on department criteria.Refers cases and issues to physician advisor in compliance with department procedures and follows up as indicated.Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/ departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical, and patient satisfaction data.Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to the PI department.Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management.Education
Minimum (Required) Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
• A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
Preferred (Not required) Professional certification as a case manager preferred.

Pay Transparency

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 University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts invites applications for the position of the Kortschak Endowed Division Chair of the Division of Film and Television Production—the School’s largest academic unit, comprising over 800 students and 110 faculty members. The Division offers three degree programs (BA, BFA, and MFA) in Cinematic Arts with an emphasis in Film & Television Production.With a mission to prepare students for a dynamic and evolving media landscape, the Division provides rigorous training in both the technical and aesthetic dimensions of cinematic storytelling. Our curriculum supports specialization in six core disciplines—Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, and Sound—while integrating emerging production technologies and platforms to prepare students for leadership across traditional and next-generation media industries.The Chair serves as the Division’s chief academic and administrative officer and reports to the Dean of the School of Cinematic Arts. This is a leadership position that requires an individual with a distinguished career in film and television production, significant academic or professional stature, and the vision to shape the future of one of the most comprehensive production programs in higher education.Responsibilities:•           Provide strategic, collaborative, and transparent leadership to faculty, staff, and students.•           Oversee all academic operations of the Division, including faculty hiring, mentoring, and development; course and service assignments; and annual merit review processes.•           Guide and support the Division’s Steering Committee to promote shared governance, academic excellence, and a forward-thinking vision.•           Teach core courses in the Division and maintain a visible presence within the academic community.•           Lead curricular initiatives to ensure alignment with industry trends, technological innovations, and student needs.•           Promote student success through thoughtful recruitment, retention, and advising strategies.•           Manage the Division’s finances, resources, and facilities in partnership with the Division’s administrator.•           Represent the Division to internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, donors, and alumni.•           Collaborate with School leadership on fundraising, strategic planning, and the advancement of institutional priorities.Minimum Education: •            College degree or professional equivalentMinimum Experience:•           Minimum of 10 years of significant professional experience in the film and television industry.•           Prior teaching experience in higher education.Preferred Education:•            Graduate degree or professional equivalentPreferred Experience:•           A professional profile commensurate with an appointment at an advanced academic rank.•           A track record of artistic, scholarly, or industry accomplishments that have made a meaningful impact in the field.•           Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and organizational management.•           Familiarity with evolving production practices and a commitment to integrating them into curriculum and instruction.•           Experience with budgetary oversight, strategic planning, program assessment, and accreditation processes.•           A demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation across diverse disciplines and constituencies.•           Commitment to shared governance, inclusive excellence, and academic integrity.The ideal candidate will bring a dynamic vision for cinematic education in the 21st century, a passion for mentorship and community-building, and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of storytelling across cultures and media platforms.The core salary range for this position is $125,000 – $175,000 per year. This is a 9-month full-time tenured position.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, as well as external market and organizational considerations.