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Open-Rank Adjunct Professor of Writing for Screen and Television – TV Hour-Long – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and 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. USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, John Wells Division of Writing for Screen and Television, is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach the business of writing to students.  The ideal candidate will have several years working as a producer, manager, or agent in the entertainment industry and interacts with feature writers and/or television writers on a daily basis. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the development process for television, features, and online content.  Candidate should understand industry norms and procedures, and be familiar with legal aspects including but not limited to option agreements and work-for-hire agreements.   Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.  USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.The John Wells Writing for Screen and Television Division offers programs leading to a Screenwriting Minor, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Master of Fine Arts degree.  The primary goal of the Writing for Screen and Television Division is to produce quality storytellers by fostering individual voices and perspectives unique to the writer.  All writing-intensive courses are workshop style with an emphasis on revision and collaboration. The core salary range for this position is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour.  This is an adjunct 25% FTE 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.Minimum education: Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from a four-year institution

Minimum experience: Must have reached the level of staff writer on a network or cable hour-long drama television series

Preferred Education: Masters degree level or higher.

Preferred Experience: Reached the level on a television staff as Producer or higher on several hour-long television shows.

Surgical Technician I – Surgery – Full Time 12 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

Under direct supervision and general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech I applies, demonstrates, and possesses basic knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech I is generally assigned basic surgical/operative procedures and is expected to gain the skills and abilities to independently scrub in all surgical/operative procedures.Essential Duties:Performs operative room scrub responsibilities in all surgical/operative procedures.Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.May assist in performing circulating skills and task.Performs all duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High School or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician ProgramReq 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Specialty CertificationRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist – CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES *New hires/transfers (transfers that are new to Surgical Tech role) on and after 08/16/2020, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. *Hires/Transfers prior to 8/15/2020 preferred.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 $32.40 – $55.08. 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.

Project Assistant – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

Mission Statement The mission of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities, advance social and economic justice, and eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse urban environments throughout Southern California, the nation, and the world. Our mission is achieved by providing students with experiential, practice, and competency-based learning, and culturally responsive training that is informed by evidence and best practices.The USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging has an immediate opening for a Project Assistant to assist the principal investigator in the day-to-day operations of the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core (ORE Core)—the community outreach unit of the USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). The ORE Core recruits and retains participants in USC ADRC research studies, provides information and education about memory/brain health, cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to diverse groups such as lay persons, students, healthcare and social service providers, government and non-profit sector professionals, scientists, among others.Under the supervision of the principal investigator, the Project Assistant will coordinate and implement outreach, education, information, and research participation and retention efforts for USC ADRC. This position requires outreach, recruitment, screening, and consenting of research participants, and coordinating/scheduling participant appointments, and follow-up. Other duties will include developing, implementing, and evaluating informational and educational activities and events in the community, managing data bases, developing presentations and outreach materials, assisting with data collection and ongoing technical reports, assisting with writing grant proposals, publications, and other dissemination products, assisting with developing a Community Advisory Board, drafting settlements for project-related expenses, overseeing the completion of project-specific progress reports and regulatory documents, and working with members of scientific teams to meet the goals of the ORE core.Job Accountabilities include:1. Conduct innovative outreach and education activities to share knowledge on memory/brain health, cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; 2.  Conduct engagement and recruitment activities to promote USC ADRC studies, and recruit and retain study participants; 3. Establish and maintain close partnerships with diverse community and participant stakeholders including a Community Advisory Board to meet ORE Core goals and objectives;4.  Conduct participant follow-up activities to ensure continuity of study referrals and problem-solving of potential study participation barriers; 5.  Manage Microsoft Office programs, data management systems (REDCap), and citation/referencing applications (EndNote), among others, to monitor the reach and yield of outreach strategies, events, referrals, etc.; 6.  Create and implement new and diverse formats, methods, and tools to identify and meet outreach and education needs and preferences for scientific information and study participation opportunities;7.  Assist with cultural and linguistic adaptations to public-facing materials and activities; 8.  Contribute to—and manage website and social media postings on behalf of ORE Core goals and objectives9.  Perform other related duties as assigned or requestedMinimum Education/Experience:High School or equivalent1 year minimumKnowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documentsPreferred Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree, or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationExperience with project administration experience in specialized field represented by the project.Experience working directly with diverse racial and ethnic communities, socioeconomic and underrepresented groups; including limited English-speakers.Experience in developing health-related materials (oral, written, visual, etc.) for people with differing levels of education and health literacy.Experience developing online materials and communications for large audiences related to the study objectives and related content areas.Experience working in a high-paced environment with multiple deadlines, high attention to data accuracy and quality, and quick pivoting in goal setting.Bilingual/bicultural competencies preferred.Compensation: The hourly rate range for this position is up to $31.25/Hr. 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 position is full-time, fixed-term, grant-funded appointment for a one-year period.This is not a hybrid or remote position. Incumbent is expected to report daily to the study office(s).Required DocumentsCover letterResume or CVUSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

Patient Access Representative – Admitting – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Patient Access Representative assists patients with the check-in/arrival. Has in depth knowledge in all processes of the reception front desk and arrival process. Works with physicians on coordinating new patients for their individual schedules, assist new patients in collecting all medical records and history. He/She will schedule new patients with physician who specializes in care type and prepares new patient chart for physician review. Responsible for providing insurance information to Financial Counselor Representative for verification.Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology. In depth knowledge of all insurance types, including government health programs.Essential Duties:Registers and admits patients following appropriate policy assuring the two patient identifiers “Name and Date of Birth” are used when selecting patients Medical RecordEnsure all patients are checked-in hospitals systemsObtain complete and accurate patient demographics and financial information and input in the computer system according to standard operating proceduresEnsure all documents are obtained and scanned at time of registration as requiredExplain hospital policies regarding insurance benefits, personal items and valuablesCollects and records patient payments and completes ledgers for all check and cash paymentsEnsure MD order is complete a. Test Ordered b. Diagnosis (Rule out is unacceptable) c. MD SignatureAppropriate language is identified and selected in ADT and correct language documents are obtained and scanned.Receive patient valuables and place in safe according to hospital policyEnsure all accounts requiring Medical Necessity are performed and failed test and Advanced Beneficiary notice is provided to patient and is documented and scanned in hospital systemsTransfusion Free Policy is followedVerify and document insurance eligibility and confirm and document benefitsObtain and or assure verify pre-certifications and authorizations are in placeUtilize both hospital and professional registration information systems. Completes all fields as required.Ability to request financial LiabilityMaintain Accuracy Score above 89%Assist Manager/Supervisor with other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Req High school or equivalent Or equivalent evidence in file required.Req 1 year Hospital experience.Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.Req Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology.Req In depth knowledge of Cerner, most insurance types, and basic computer programs.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.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 hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $34.18. 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.

Financial Clearance Specialist IV – Admitting – Part Time 8 Hour Variable Shifts – (Glendale, California, United States)

The Financial Clearance Specialist IV is responsible for ensuring insurance eligibility, benefit verification, and the authorization processes are complete.  Documentation of accurate insurance information, knowledge of insurance plans and authorization details to optimize reimbursement from the payer are required.  The Financial Specialist IV is responsible for extended understanding of division of financial responsibility to accurately adjudicate Letters of agreement to help streamline the claim management process.  By securing the mutually signed Letter of agreement provides legal document that outlines the intent of both parties and will provide the supporting documentation needed for appeals for all non-contracted payers for both Professional and Hospital services. The Specialist IV must maintain strong working knowledge of insurance plans, contract requirements, and resources to facilitate appropriate insurance verification and authorization.Specialist IV must also determine, communicate, and collect patient liability prior to service and attempt to collect prior balances. Specialist IV are to conduct all transactions appropriately and consistently, and complete Medicare Secondary Questionnaire accurately with the patient or patient’s representative. Specialist IV must maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations as it pertains to the insurance processes. Specialist IV must maintain professional development by attending workshops, in-services, and webinars to remain up-to-date on insurance rules and regulations in addition to changes within the industry.Financial Clearance Specialist IV must be proficient in hospital and professional contracted versus non-contract payers including interpretation of language specific to covered services.  The specialist must also have an extended understanding of payer DOFR and authorization submission for all service scopes performed in both a hospital and professional setting.Minimum Education:

HS Diploma or GED Required.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

Minimum (3) years of experience in a hospital, health plan or Physician office environment with extensive knowledge of contracted and non-contracted payers, division of financial responsibility, including the ability to articulate benefit negotiations as required when adjudicating a letter of agreement with a non-contracted payer. Proficient in submission of authorization for all service types rendered within a hospital and/or professional setting.
Knowledge of business office procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information.
Extended understanding of payer DOFR and authorization submission for all service scopes performed in both a hospital and professional setting
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral, and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, research/analytical skills, negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Capable of working assigned shifts, overtime when approved.
Capable of reading the policy and procedure manual and understanding information pertaining to specific job duties and the general information for all hospital employees.
Must be able to verify insurance and advanced knowledge of both CPT codes and medical terminology.
Must also be able to understand and interpret patient liability and benefits for HMOs and all payer types.
Proficient in interpreting and completing insurance verification process for all types of payers including HMO’s Commercial, Medi Cal and Senior Plans, Medi Cal, Medicare, PPO, POS, EPO, Capitation, Military, Workman Compensation.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

Supervisor, Material Management – Materials Management – Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Materials Management Supervisor is responsible for overseeing warehousing, shipping, receiving, and handling of materials. Supervises transport of materials to and from departments and ensures material needs are met throughout the organization.Essential Duties:Ensure sound operational systems in purchasing, shipping and receiving, and distribution that compliment the delivery of care to the patient.Ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect the assets of the facility and control expenses.Ensures that proper inventory levels are maintained within the facility at levels that meet the need of nursing, ancillary and support department.Material Management is operating within budget.Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and facility levels.Establish and maintain performance improvement and quality control activities which support the department and the facility.Provides for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff.Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources.Effectively supervises department staff to achieve optimal performance to meet the business needs of the facility, ensuring all financial and operational controls are followed.Ensures recommended orders are performed daily to maintain inventory levels with minimal stock-outs.Ensures cycle counts are performed daily for all omnicells and weekly for all IMMS inventory control locations. Reports findings to Director.Ensures that Kronos is done and reported daily.Schedules departmental meetings.Supports the goals, standards, and vision of the organization.Assist with review of daily supply charge reports.Assist with scheduling of staff.Perform all other duties as assigned by Director and /or Assistant Director.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 3 years Material Management experience (preferably in a hospital setting).Req Demonstrates effectiveness in all facets of Materials Management, which include, but is not limited to, operational function of all systems, inventory control.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Req Leading/ guidance skillsPreferred Qualifications:Pref Knowledge of computers and how they work in a Material Management setting.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.

Insurance Billing Specialist – Patient Accounting – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Alhambra, California, United States)

A Billing Specialist maintains current understanding of billing and coding guidelines that affects the organization practices to ensure claims are consistently billed properly. Responsible for reviewing and resolving claim edits in the billing scrubber for all government and non-government payers; submits claims withing 48 – 72 hrs of creation date; responsible for coordinating rebill requests from internal Compliance department, collections team, audit team, customer service, HIM, and vendors among other areas. May serve as liaison between Revenue Cycle areas and the billing agency to resolve problematic claim edits. Conducts all duties in a professional and timely manner.Essential Duties:Must deliver compassion and respect at all encounters while assisting patients and callers with billing questions and insurance coverage determination on the phone, via email or in person.Apply excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain successful working relationships with team members and various groups throughout the organization. Listen effectively. Build appropriate rapport. Use diplomacy and tact.Document all calls, actions in follow-up system. Confirm/update guarantor, insurance and demographics. Demonstrate ingenuity, self-reliance and resourcefulness. Able to take needed action without direct instructions.Demonstrates ability to deescalate matters – in person or over the phone – providing customers with options to problem solve. Ensure to follow-up timely and embody the USC spirit in all transactions.Partner with patients on Financial assistance and any and all governmental or private payer systems. Establish payment arrangements and settlements within hospital polices. Manage individual scope of work including assigned tasks and activities in a timely manner and within budget.Identify opportunities for improvement and, when appropriate, develop and implement effective solutions.Provide quality service and support to patients and/or client groups. Demonstrate a positive image and perform responsibilities in a professional manner. Ensure that all information and services provided are accurate; meet the customer’s needs, in a timely manner.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Minimum two (2) years’ experience in medical insurance billing required (preferably in facility billing)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)Pref Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) Billing and Coding Certificate preferredThe 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.

Material Management Clerk – Central Distribution – Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

This job description and criteria-based job performance evaluation emphasizes the criteria expected in the performance of Distribution Clerk. The employee is evaluated on their specific shift responsibilities, as well as, their overall knowledge and ability to perform all required duties as of a Distribution Clerk.Essential Duties:Replenish supply locations accurately by stocking supplies in the appropriate bins. All replenishment and delivery must be completed at assigned times and per department procedures. No corrugated cardboard should be brought to nursing and clinical areas without prior approval from supervisor.Assist with the placement of incoming and non -medical supply in appropriate stock locations by assigned time. All stocking is completed by end of the day.Fills and delivers departmental requisitions per schedule assigned.Assist with deliveries, stocking warehouse shelves and emptying boxes.Input issues to the system accurately and in a timely manner per documented daily schedule.Ensure storeroom and par locations are secured properly to make sure security measures are enforced.Maintain and check expiration on a supply location as assigned, no less than monthly.Maintain clean supply locations that includes bins, items & carts and check accurate label information on each item including storeroom and assigned par locations.Perform inventory count at each supply location at designated times during shift at areas assigned by Supervisor when assign to daily distribution role.Compile and batch patient charges before end of each shift and send to business office through interoffice mail when assign to daily distribution role.Set up crash carts on each shift as needed, maintaining a minimum of five available crash carts at all times. Comply with policy relating to expired products on crash carts when assign to daily distribution role.Respond immediately to code blue and bring complete crash carts to the location needed when assign to daily distribution role.Respond to call downs, prioritizing as necessary, providing service within fifteen minutes of receiving a call when assign to daily distribution role.Responsible for receiving all incoming materials, supplies and equipment per organization policy and procedure when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Ensure incoming freight matches provided manifest and records all discrepancies accordingly when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Inspects all shipments for damages or defects and records found damages in shipment on bill of lading and notifies purchasing personnel when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Coordinates outgoing freight for shipment. Label, weigh, prepare bill of lading and record in appropriate manifests when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Receives, records, deliver priority freight and refrigerated/frozen within four hour of delivery, delivers regular freight within 24 hours of receipt and obtains signature from receiving party when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Follow hospital and department safety measure while operating facility owned equipment that includes carts, flat bed, hand truck and pallet jack (manual and battery).Make a reasonable effort to remove boxes and discard empty boxes on each shift to ensure a clean environment in the storeroom and assigned par locations.Maintain clean work areas at all times. By the end of the shift, employees will make every effort to maintain work area clean. If unable employees will notify supervision.Participate effectively in a team unit with other Materials Management personnel to meet the overall needs of each facility.Complete projects and other duties as directed by department management.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 6 months Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Req Capable of performing repetitive tasks quickly and accurately.Req Must be highly ethical and reliable.Req Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.Req Thorough knowledge of all medical supplies utilized within the warehouse and facilities.Req Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply distribution.Req Ability to operate material handling of equipment to move boxes, equipment and other items.Req Ability to speak, read, and write English.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Pref Computer literacy preferredRequired 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 $21.00 – $33.15. 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.

Material Management Clerk – Central Distribution – Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

This job description and criteria-based job performance evaluation emphasizes the criteria expected in the performance of Distribution Clerk. The employee is evaluated on their specific shift responsibilities, as well as, their overall knowledge and ability to perform all required duties as of a Distribution Clerk.Essential Duties:Replenish supply locations accurately by stocking supplies in the appropriate bins. All replenishment and delivery must be completed at assigned times and per department procedures. No corrugated cardboard should be brought to nursing and clinical areas without prior approval from supervisor.Assist with the placement of incoming and non -medical supply in appropriate stock locations by assigned time. All stocking is completed by end of the day.Fills and delivers departmental requisitions per schedule assigned.Assist with deliveries, stocking warehouse shelves and emptying boxes.Input issues to the system accurately and in a timely manner per documented daily schedule.Ensure storeroom and par locations are secured properly to make sure security measures are enforced.Maintain and check expiration on a supply location as assigned, no less than monthly.Maintain clean supply locations that includes bins, items & carts and check accurate label information on each item including storeroom and assigned par locations.Perform inventory count at each supply location at designated times during shift at areas assigned by Supervisor when assign to daily distribution role.Compile and batch patient charges before end of each shift and send to business office through interoffice mail when assign to daily distribution role.Set up crash carts on each shift as needed, maintaining a minimum of five available crash carts at all times. Comply with policy relating to expired products on crash carts when assign to daily distribution role.Respond immediately to code blue and bring complete crash carts to the location needed when assign to daily distribution role.Respond to call downs, prioritizing as necessary, providing service within fifteen minutes of receiving a call when assign to daily distribution role.Responsible for receiving all incoming materials, supplies and equipment per organization policy and procedure when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Ensure incoming freight matches provided manifest and records all discrepancies accordingly when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Inspects all shipments for damages or defects and records found damages in shipment on bill of lading and notifies purchasing personnel when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Coordinates outgoing freight for shipment. Label, weigh, prepare bill of lading and record in appropriate manifests when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Receives, records, deliver priority freight and refrigerated/frozen within four hour of delivery, delivers regular freight within 24 hours of receipt and obtains signature from receiving party when assign to daily shipping/receiving role.Follow hospital and department safety measure while operating facility owned equipment that includes carts, flat bed, hand truck and pallet jack (manual and battery).Make a reasonable effort to remove boxes and discard empty boxes on each shift to ensure a clean environment in the storeroom and assigned par locations.Maintain clean work areas at all times. By the end of the shift, employees will make every effort to maintain work area clean. If unable employees will notify supervision.Participate effectively in a team unit with other Materials Management personnel to meet the overall needs of each facility.Complete projects and other duties as directed by department management.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 6 months Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Req Capable of performing repetitive tasks quickly and accurately.Req Must be highly ethical and reliable.Req Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.Req Thorough knowledge of all medical supplies utilized within the warehouse and facilities.Req Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply distribution.Req Ability to operate material handling of equipment to move boxes, equipment and other items.Req Ability to speak, read, and write English.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year Experience working in a Materials Management, shipping and Receiving or Central Supply/distribution environment required.Pref Computer literacy preferredRequired 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 $21.00 – $33.15. 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.

Inventory Control Coordinator – Materials Management – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) – (Los Angeles, California, United States)

The Inventory Control Coordinator will provide support with all medical supplies, equipment for all hospital departments, receives, stores, controls and delivers materials, equipment and supplies to various hospital departments. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to manage the inventory control system, maintain product data, rectify miscalculations, review and analyze the results of operations, report findings to management and make recommendations for improvement as necessary.This job description and criteria based job performance evaluation emphasizes the criteria expected in the performance of Materials Management. The employee is evaluated on their specific shift responsibilities, as well as, their overall knowledge and ability to perform all required duties of an Inventory Control setting. Materials Management personnel will provide support with all medical supplies, equipment for all hospital departments, receives, stores, controls and delivers materials, equipment and supplies to various hospital departments.Essential Duties:Maintain appropriate inventory levels for all general store locations utilizing IMMS system ROP/ROQ levels.Process recommended daily orders, using IMMS generated list.Perform daily functions associated with count verification of all general store locations, to insure all inventory location counts are correct. This involves daily walkthrough of general store location before placing an order.Perform weekly cycle counts of general store location and submit results to supervisors in the department.Perform bi-weekly bin counts on a revolving schedule to verify general stores count each month.Verify that all general stores stock is clearly labeled, including IMMS number and bin location.Maintain all additions and deletions to general stores inventory.Process all general stores receipts, verify the order is correct, and file all packing lists accordingly.Report all receipt discrepancies to the buyers, and supervisors in the department.Rotation of all general stores stock to minimize outdating supplies. Monitor for outdated supply.Notify supervisors of any back orders in a timely manner to insure stock availability at all times.Process all department non-stock receipts which includes sorting of supplies, verifying supplies, delivery of supplies.Maintain Omnicell stock with all additions, deletions, and adjustments as instructed by supervisors.Maintain warehouse in a neat and orderly manner on a daily basis.Maintains perpetual inventory system through proper management and analysis of reorder reports, knowledge of in-house census, and specific departmental needs.Ensures required recommended orders are performed daily and as needed to maintain needed inventory levels to supply facility- minimizing stock-outs. Ensures overstock is returned timely.Ensures cycle counts are performed weekly for Warehouse and reports all findings to Director.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq 2 years Inventory Control experience.Req Thorough knowledge of all medical supplies utilized in the medical facility.Req Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply handling.Req Ability to speak, read, and writes English.Req Displays behavior conducive to excellent customer service.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Knowledge of computers and how they work in a Material Management setting preferredRequired 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.