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The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area(s) assigned. S/he will strive to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidenced-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the provision of safe patient care, in a manner that is consistent with the professional standards and hospital policies. The Nurse Manger promotes a positive and professional environment; supervises charge nurses and front line staff; maintains a stable and productive staff; involves staff at all levels in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces; and makes data driven decisions. S/he will role model performance and behaviors that are consistent with the values of the organization, furthering its mission, vision and strategic plan.Manages all clinical operations of the HC3 Clinic, ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently under the direction of the Regional Operations Director and dotted line reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer USC Care and Ambulatory Services. Implements new programs and procedures to improve services and operations. Supervises the utilization of resources and the application of technological developments for patient care. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical assignments including working as part of the nursing team as needed. Directs nursing practice at HC3 Urology. Serves as a liaison for education/competency and services for HC3 and clinic satellites. Serves as a personal contact for HC3 clinic manager (Administrative), physicians, staff, and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Ensures patient care and services, clerical functions and financial management are carried out in collaboration with hospital administration and the medical staff in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate agency requirements. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties:Directly or indirectly supervises all subordinate staff. Recruits, screens, hires, orients, and trains staff. Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback to assigned staff. Counsels, disciplines, and/or terminates employees as required. Trains all clinical staff to ensure compliance with organizational policies. Maintains staff records. Makes recommendations for promotions, terminations, and salary decisions. Evaluates employee performance. Serves as coach and mentor to staff.Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Performs daily rounding with purpose on staff, providers, and patients. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Reviews patient care programs to determine effectiveness in meeting established goals for care, treatment, and/or procedures, adherence to departmental and organizational policies, and conformance with established patient care standards. Initiates appropriate action to correct or enhance patient care programs.Investigates and resolves incidents and complaints or suggestions from physicians, patients, visitors, and staff. Corrects deficiencies, if any, and prepares documentation or explanation as needed. Liaises with other departments to facilitate problem resolution. Records and investigates all incidents/accidents that occur. Directly or indirectly supervises all subordinate staff. Recruits, screens, hires, orients, and trains staff. Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback to assigned staff. Counsels, disciplines, and/or terminates employees as required. Trains all clinical staff to ensure compliance with organizational policies. Maintains staff records. Makes recommendations for promotions, terminations, and salary decisions. Evaluates employee performance. Serves as coach and mentor to staff.Ensures patient care is rendered in accordance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards and federal and state regulations. Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22 and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with hospital standards. Oversees activities of quality assurance programs. Participates in policy formation, long-range planning, and policy making for the hospital and the department. Develops and implements administrative policies and procedures. Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, provides interpretation as needed.Assesses staff education needs and oversees development of education programs. Promotes staff participation in educational opportunities and activities. Administers use of facilities, equipment and space, as well as maintenance and repair of existing facilities and equipment.Promotes effective communication and working relationships between staff, providers, and departments. Communicates information, assignments, priorities, and special requests to staff. Manages the clinic schedule and workload of staff. Approves time off requests, completes payroll activities (Kronos).Ensures patient care is rendered in accordance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards and federal and state regulations. Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22 and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with hospital standards. Oversees activities of quality assurance programs.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing.Req 2 years Two years’ experience in a management or charge nurse position required.Req 3 years Three years’ experience as a RN required.Req Must be computer literate in Outlook, Word and Excel.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Excellent communication skills both oral and written.Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results driven outcomes.Req Committed to the development of professional practices.Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Req Organization/time management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing or in progress, strongly preferred *Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.Pref Experience in the field of Internal Medicine preferred.Pref Experience in Acute or Ambulatory setting preferred.Pref Experience in Urology preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California License.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.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 $145,600.00 – $240,240.00. 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 Lifespan Cognition Lab at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a Project Assistant to join our staff and student community.  This role is responsible for scheduling participants, setting up and running MRI sequences and experimental programs, administering tests to participants including but not limited to paper-on-pencil tasks, computer-based tasks, MRI tasks, and phone-based tasks, obtaining consent from participants, collecting and processing biological samples including blood and saliva, and entering and managing data using RedCap as well as other data storage repositories.Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Teal Eich, the Project Specialist will work in collaboration with the Department of Psychology and the Dornsife Neuroimaging Center. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office and RedCap, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Previous experience as a Research Assistant in a Psychology, Neuroscience or Neurology Lab is preferred. This position requires both a high level of discretion in the interaction with research participants and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Roles and responsibilities to include:Under the direction of the PI assist with participant recruitment and scheduling, sample collection, sample preparation, experiments, data collection including behavioral and neuroimaging, and basic data analysis and record keeping.General lab management, maintaining and ordering supplies, maintaining compliance, safety, training, protocols, and equipment maintenance.Additional requirements include assisting with literature reviews, grant submissions, publications, figure/methods preparation, ordering supplies, and preparing reports.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related science field. Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.The candidate must have the ability to work independently and have a passion for the lab’s scientific mission and have a commitment to exceptional quality.This is a non-exempt position with work expected on campus and occasionally on weekends. Benefits include a competitive salary, and a rich array of USC benefits including healthcare (including dental and vision), 403(b), tuition reimbursement, national holidays, paid vacation, and more.The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96-$29.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.This position is funded by a research grant. Accordingly, your position is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding from this grant to continue employment.If you are interested, please submit your completed application, including a cover letter and resume with references. Thank you for your interest!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

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. USC is consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world’s best degree and research programs in gerontology. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has an international reputation as a hub of aging research and with additional strong programs throughout the university, leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology: https://gero.usc.eduThe USC Emotion & Cognition Lab seeks a Project Assistant (1-year fixed-term) to join a dynamic research team currently studying the effects of heart rate biofeedback on emotion and cognition. This position would begin in early Fall 2025.The Project Assistant will be responsible for administering MRI scan sessions, procuring and processing blood samples for all participants, managing the participant recruitment process, and more. The ideal candidate would be very reliable and professional, be an effective problem solver, have excellent organizational skills, and work successfully within a team environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in a research career or Ph.D. studies in the future. For more information about our research, please visit our website: http://www.matherlab.comResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Administer MRI scan sessions.Procure and process blood samples from participants. Follow protocols for handling and transporting specimens.Actively recruit participants, through outreach efforts, initial contact, screening, and scheduling. Maintain data on recruitment activities.Assist with updating the study schedule.Assist with coordinating logistics for effective study management.Assist with data tracking and organization.Assist with preparing and maintaining research devices.Recruit and schedule research assistants.Calculate participant compensation.Assist with generating reports and other study documentation as needed.Minimum Requirements:Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 1 yearKnowledge of data collection proceduresExperience with proposal preparation and production of technical documentsPreferred Requirements:Two or more years of relevant experience.Experience working with older adult populations.Previous experience with recruitment and community outreach for research studies.Current CPT license and phlebotomy experience or ability to receive certification.Bachelor’s degree particularly in social sciences, psychology, neuroscience, or related area. Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.This is a non-exempt position with work expected on campus and occasionally on weekends. Benefits include a competitive salary, and a rich array of USC benefits including healthcare (including dental and vision), 403(b), tuition reimbursement, national holidays, paid vacation, and more.The hourly rate range for this position is $19.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.This position is funded by a research grant. Accordingly, your position is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding from this grant to continue employment.If you are interested, please submit your completed application, including a cover letter and resume with a minimum of two references. Thank you for your interest!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

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures.Essential Duties:Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion centerCompetency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheetsCompletes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently.Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 programCompetency in aseptic techniqueAppropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician SchoolReq Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures performance of both aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques that require the use of a USP797/800 compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining sterility of the final product.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Proficient verbal and written communication skills.Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.Preferred Qualifications:Pref 1 year At least 1 year of oncology experienceRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.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 $23.00 – $39.10. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Under the direction of the TFC supervisor, the transplant financial coordinator (TFC) is a designated member of the multidisciplinary transplant team. His/her primary function is to assure transplant patients’ medical services are covered by insurance. This includes: insurance verification, authorization submission, effective patient counseling of insurance plans, providing insurance guidance when patients have a lapse of insurance or are under-insured and solid understanding of the complexity of transplant benefits as dictated by different insurance coverage. S/he is responsible for accelerating patient financial clearance by following standardized process steps. The TFC is also expected to problem-solve in real time and provide appropriate insurance direction to patients and staff, as needed. The TFC will participate in team meetings and discussions related to complex cases, advancing operational throughput and process improvement to benefit patient care. S/he should possess analytic skills and be able to evaluate/analyze insurance information to effectively convey and communicate to others. S/he should have excellent verbal and written skills and an ability to easily learn hospital and transplant IT systems as they relate to financial clearance and insurance. Bilingual fluency is strongly preferred. Responsible for coordinating and clarifying patient-specific insurance and financial aspects of care with less than 5% inaccuracy.Work with patients and their families from referral through post-transplantation in a compassionate and tactful manner, in order to help facilitate access to, and provide, continuity of care. Assist patients with questions concerning insurance and other financial issues. Work with other members of the transplant team, administrative staff, billing, financial and clinical personnel at KMC to ensure financial coverage of transplant and living donor services. Alert staff to issues impacting a patient’s ability to undergo transplantation.Obtain and document detailed patient insurance benefit information, limitations and exclusions to determine appropriateness for transplantation services and financial criteria of program, including, but not limited to, all aspects of the transplant process: transplant surgery, organ acquisition, follow-up clinic visits, admissions, cost of labs, diagnostic testing, co-payments of outpatient prescription drugs and travel/housing benefits. Discuss benefits, and other transplant financial issues, with patients and/or family members during initial evaluation, including each time a patient’s insurance coverage changes.Serve as a resource for patients and their family members on financial and insurance matters. Provide patients with educational materials, which cover transplant financial benefits and pitfalls, coverage options and insurance types.Obtain all necessary payor authorizations, approvals and clearance. Verify transplant coverage and other medical benefits. Acquire necessary referrals/authorizations for planned admission and procedures with less than 5% inaccuracy. Assist, as needed, with financial clearance of urgent inpatient transfers and patients in need of clearance for critical or acute care.Routinely monitor insurance coverage for patients throughout all phases of transplant, particularly while patients are waitlisted for an organ. Cultivate relationships with insurance case managers and medical directors to facilitate and expedite authorization approvals. Retrieve clinical data in a timely manner when requested/required by third party payers.Identify and effectively communicate financial information to transplant team members, patients and their families with emphasis on identifying any potential patient out-of-pocket liability, clearance issues, coverage gaps and alternate funding options. Proactively guide patients through application processes for government funded/financial assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, KMC charity program, QMB, Legal Aid, LIS, etc.) and coordination of benefits as necessary.Facilitate resolution of patient billing issues. Serve as a liaison to USC Care and Keck billing offices to resolve billing questions and problems.Maintain familiarity with UNOS and CMS regulations related to transplant finance and billing practices. Follows KMC and transplant institute policies and procedures. Apply financial guidelines, protocols and policies equally when engaging patients, families and payors.Work with clinical staff to coordinate recipient and living donor benefits, financial clearance, authorizations, planned surgical events and clarify any insurance issues related to living donation.Participate in the weekly transplant selection committee meetings and multidisciplinary clinics to provide financial insurance expertise specific to individual patients and candidates. Prepare financial reports for each patient prior to the clinic or selection committee to best facilitate decision-making for patients and the multidisciplinary team.Engage non-contracted health plans and medical groups to interface with Keck Hospital and USC Care contracting departments to obtain LOA, or other financial guarantees, to effectively cover transplant services from a fiduciary standpoint.Follow all HIPAA related compliance by keeping patient clinical/personal information private. This includes, but is not limited to: Confirming a minimum of two patient identifiers prior to discussions with patients and staff, sending written or electronic communications and/or entering new information into electronic systems. Prior to speaking with any patient representatives confirm the representative is noted in the EMR, or transplant EMR, to receive HIPAA related information. If a HIPAA violation occurs, communicate immediately with a supervisor, quality department representative and enter the violation into the risk management system.Act as a business professional in interaction and appearance by providing superior customer service when interfacing with patients, peers, physicians, superiors and hospital personnel/leadership. Represent the transplant department in a positive and proactive way to others when discussing role and duties.Establish a sense of comradery among peers and with supervisor/lead TFCs to facilitate teamwork with others and throughout the department. Work well with others to problem-solve, provide coverage when necessary and assist clinical and non-clinical staff during acute and unforeseen circumstances to advance patient care.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Associate’s degree Degree in a related field2 years transplant financial experience may substitute for minimum educationReq Content knowledge of medical terminology and transplant process preferred. Ability to become proficient in EMR and various IT systems required.Req Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and provide effective resolution.Preferred Qualifications:Pref Bachelor’s degree Degree in a related fieldPref 2 years Experience in the medical field, including transplant and transplant finance preferred.Pref Bilingual strongly preferred; if bilingual certified department translator strongly preferred.Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00.00 – $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.

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.The Post-Conviction Justice Project of the Gould School of Law is seeking to hire a Program Assistant to join their team! This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.About the Post-Conviction Justice ProjectThe Post-Conviction Justice Project (PCJP) at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law is a clinical education program where professors and law students advocate for second chances for clients serving life-term sentences in California prisons through legal representation at parole hearings and on state and federal habeas corpus, post-conviction resentencing proceedings at the trial and appellate court levels, and on applications for executive clemency. The mission of PCJP is to develop law students’ potential to be skilled and ethical advocates through the experience of providing deserving clients with zealous legal representation. Learn more at www.uscjustice.org.ATTENTION: This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. The position may be extended contingent on funding. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in related fieldPreferred Experience: 1 year in related fieldJob Accountabilities: Coordinates program services and activities. Provides leadership and guidance for student workers and volunteers. Arranges with vendors for services. Ensures satisfactory follow through on assigned areas of responsibility.Assists paralegals with organizational and administrative tasks including filing, updating resources, data collection and organization, etc.Creates and updates content for website, social media platforms, and other communications outreach.Provides client services by responding to inquiries and requests for information regarding specific program functions.Coordinates program services with other offices and staff on campus. Serves as a resource for program information.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:A personal commitment to education and social justice and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of system-impacted people. System-impacted candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Excellent organizational and planning skills.Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.Attention to detail and ability to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.Experience with, demonstrated commitment to, and cultural competency for working within a diverse client and student community.Ability and willingness to work on campus to work directly with clinic staff and students.Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Wordpress and Social Media platforms.ATTENTION: This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. The position may be extended contingent on funding. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.  At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.The hourly rate range for this position is $23.52 – $25.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative support services

Portfolio SpecialistThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown L.A. 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 comprises the faculty, students, and staff that make the University a prime place to learn, grow, and succeed.University Advancement seeks a Portfolio Specialist to join its Prospect Development team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Prospect Management, the incumbent will serve as a strategic partner to the University Advancement community and ensure that development officers are working with the right prospects at the right time and that prospect portfolios align with the University’s top fundraising priorities.University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all, where all advancement staff and our stakeholders have the opportunity to connect, belong, and grow while supporting the University of Southern California’s mission, values, and goals.This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan, with the expectation of on-site presence in our downtown Los Angeles office (USC Tower).ResponsibilitiesPartner with colleagues in Prospect Development to conceptualize and execute strategic, high-impact prospect identification projects that support a robust prospect pipeline for the University’s top fundraising priorities, and ensure all prospects move through the fundraising cycle efficiently.Lead proactive, in-depth meetings focused on individual portfolios with development officers to ensure that the best prospects are assigned based on their role and the parameters of their portfolio.Advise development officers on the viability of the prospects under review and track assignment decisions.Help enforce Advancement’s policies surrounding the assignment of high-capacity prospects by monitoring key development officer activity, including but not limited to contacts, strategies and ratings.Maintain the completeness and accuracy of advancement data through regular updates and audits.Provide project and resource management internally among the Prospect Development team and in partnership with and support of colleagues throughout the University Advancement community.Ensure adherence to ethical prospect development and data management practices and applicable data privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.Perform other duties, as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree.Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.2 years of development research, prospect management, or prospect development experience in a higher education, healthcare, or complex non-profit environment; or comparable experience in a relevant field associated with research, writing, and/or sales.A passion for excellent customer service, commitment to exceptional quality, and the ability to complete projects and achieve goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.An enterprising spirit with strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, who embraces new ideas, provides and receives feedback well, and fosters professional growth among direct reports and colleagues.The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree3 years of experienceExperience with fundraising CRMs (preferably Salesforce) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).Strong understanding of Development Research principles, including how to conduct complex analyses and synthesize information to uncover philanthropic trends, patterns, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundationsProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts, formulas, etc.).In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability.Required Documents and Additional InformationResume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.The annual base salary range for this position is $75,618.84 – $76,073. 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.To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.Minimum Education:
-Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience:
-3 years or its equivalent

Preferred Education:
-Master’s degree

Preferred Experience:
-3 years

Gift Services Administrative AssistantUniversity Advancement is seeking a Gift Services Administrative Assistant to join its team.  Reporting to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), Gift and Data Services, the incumbent will provide high-level administrative support to the AVP, Gift and Data Services, as well as the rest of the Gift Services, Talent Development and Information Technology teams, as necessary.  We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented team player.  The right candidate will be able to juggle a variety of tasks and have excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and has proven experience meeting deadlines and goals independently. They should have the ability to build productive relationships, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience operating in higher education is a plus.This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan, with the expectation of on-site presence in our downtown Los Angeles office (USC Tower). Location is subject to change and may include University Park Campus (main campus) in the future.University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all, where all advancement staff and our stakeholders have the opportunity to connect, belong, and grow while supporting the University of Southern California’s mission, values, and goals.ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level administrative support to the AVP for Gift and Data Services, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and daily task oversight. Offer additional support to directors in Gift Services, Talent Development, and IT Data Integrity as needed.Oversee the gift receipting process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy in data files and seamless coordination with Gift Services and Stewardship teams.Keep operations organized and efficient by managing calendars, preparing presentations, planning meetings, and generating database reports to support departmental priorities.Optimize processes and maintain accuracy by managing data, streamlining systems, and ensuring timely processing of purchases and invoices.Be a key connector by maintaining regular communication with campus leaders, administrators, and external partners while managing special projects that make an impact.Serve as a go-to resource for departmental and university procedures, helping resolve moderate to complex issues with confidence and clarity.Facilitate collaboration by ensuring effective communication and information flow between university offices and internal teams.Create polished deliverables by drafting and producing business correspondence, reports, confidential documents, and forms with accuracy and professionalism.Bring events to life by supporting team meetings, donor gatherings, and retreats; coordinate logistics such as venues, catering, and vendor arrangements.Turn data into insights through research, compiling and analyzing information for reports, recommending formats that best showcase findings.Keep communication organized by screening and prioritizing calls and emails, responding promptly to inquiries, and directing requests appropriately.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree.3 years of related administrative assistant experience supporting leadership.Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationKeen organizational skills with strong attention to detail.Ability to review documents for accuracy and completion.Ability to effectively handle multiple and overlapping tasks to ensure timely completion within established timelines.Demonstrated positive communication and interpersonal skills. Position requires regular interaction with interdepartmental staff, faculty members, and outside collaborators.Proficient in technology tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and internet research, with the ability to learn and navigate CRM systems (such as donor or fundraising databases) to support gift processing and data integrity. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.Strong problem solving and analytical skills.Preferred QualificationsPrevious high-level administrative assistance experience.At least 4 years of related administrative assistant experience supporting leadership.Experience working in higher education.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability.Required Documents Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.Compensation and BenefitsThe budgeted salary range for this position is $26.59 – $28 per hour. 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 alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Minimum Skills: Secretarial or specialized clerical and administrative experience.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience: 4 years

The Quality Regulatory Specialist is responsible for leading system-wide activities to evaluate and improve adherence to accreditation standards as well as state and federal regulatory agencies, i.e. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, local State Department of Public Health. This includes facilitating and ensuring ongoing survey readiness for accreditation as well as regulatory complaint investigations. Serve as a resource for interpretation of regulatory and accreditation standards. Interpret standards in relation to clinical operations policies and practices. Conducts patient and system tracers in patient care areas through observation of practice. Actively consults with quality teams to ensure goals are achieved. Primary interface with regulatory agencies. Participates in improving organizational performance through improvement activities and process engineering. Assist in the development of actions planning with all levels of organizational leadership. Provides orientation to regulatory requirements and new leaders and staff members and others as assigned. Supports Regulatory Readiness & Accreditation as well as Patient Safety activities and initiatives and ad hoc work groups addressing areas of non-compliance. Maintains a system for organizing required documents.Essential Duties:1. Assessment – Assesses survey readiness and ensures all implementation of all applicable Patient Safety initiatives a. Evaluates prior survey deficiencies and current survey standards for compliance. b. Coordinates and provides leadership for survey readiness rounds and provides a rotating calendar of visits to different healthcare facilities. c. Complies and disseminates information to the applicable senior director and CMO on areas that require action to ensure compliance. d. Ensures all quality and patient safety rounds, identify opportunities to improve care and outcomes. e. Identifies, develops, and evaluates quality improvement initiatives particularly as they relate to regulatory agencies. f. Trains and develops other departmental personnel in quality improvement and regulatory oversight.2. Organizational Metrics: Gathers, identifies trends and solutions for the leadership team including but not all inclusive: KPI, Utilization, Patient satisfaction, After hours care. Prepares reports for leadership presentations.3. Consultation – Provides consultation to individuals/departments concerning regulatory standards and assists with interpretation of new or revised standards; Recommends methods/actions to achieve regulatory compliance; Serves as a consultant for other projects as assigned.4. Implementation: Implements corrective actions including but not limited to providing written responses to any RFI’s (Recommendation for improvement), or audit deficiencies related to regulatory compliance. Ensures that the applicable database is updated with any corrective action plans and follows up with the applicable department director regarding the proposed action plan5. Collaboration – Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to promote an organized approach to the hospital’s survey process. Facilitates survey readiness teams. Cross-trained in the functions of Quality and Outcomes Management and Peer Review processes to collaborate with department staff members and provide coverage as necessary.6. Communication: Communicates any audit findings to the senior director and CMO along with any proposed or implemented action plans. Attends any applicable hospital or medical staff committee meetings to communicate information on Survey Readiness7. Education – Provides In-service to clinical staff and medical staff as appropriate to ensure survey preparedness.8. Incident Reporting: RL Datix and RL6 Administration. Oversight of incidents reporting systems, trending of incidents. Presentations of trends.9. Keeps updated on all regulations that pertain to organization licensure and updates policies and procedures as necessary10. Member of the policy and forms committee and works closely with the policy coordinator11. Provides supervision and oversight for regulatory compliance staff ensuring a cohesive well informed team12. Performs other duties consistent with professional training and experience and department goals and functions.Required Qualifications:Req Bachelor’s degree Health-Related Professions Degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field requiredReq 3 years 3-5 years of regulatory, accreditation, and quality improvement experienceReq Working knowledge of regulatory agencies accreditation and regulatory requirementsReq Ability to facilitate working sessions with cross-functional teamsPreferred Qualifications:Pref Master’s degree MHA, MBA, Regulatory Science degree or equivalent degree preferredPref Experience in Ambulatory Care setting is desiredPref Experienced with multiple facility-wide accreditation survey is preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality – CPHQ (NAHQ) CPHQ or HACP certification within 2 years of hire.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 $81,120.00 – $133,010.00. 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.Under general supervision, provides day-to-day staff, logistical and administrative assistance to the Surgery Clinic. Schedules appointments; screens and refers phone calls; communicates and interacts with patients; provides clerical and staff support to the Department and assists with clinical operations as required and permitted.Essential Duties:Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.Provides direct patient care.Administers medications.Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.Schedules and receives patients.Prepares and maintains medical records.Performs basic secretarial and medical transcription duties.Enters charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.Takes patient histories and vital signs.Implements an effective and efficient patient flow.Performs first aid and CPR if needed.Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.Organizes pharmacy refill requests for physician approval.Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing ProgramReq Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Req Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential informationReq Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder inputPreferred Qualifications:Pref 2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.Pref LVN – Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA)Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing licenseReq 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 $29.00 – $45.20. 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.