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The Support Coordinator will assist with all aspects of patient care. Coordinate clinic schedules, patient appointments and follow up. Answers patient phone calls, verify insurance benefits, prepare charts for clinic and prepare charge tickets for clinic visits. He/She will also coordinate scheduling of all surgeries and diagnostic testing for patients which include sending pre-op packets to patients with surgery instructions, prepare surgery charge tickets and compile letters of medical necessity. The Support Coordinator will assist with the office clerical duties. Other duties may include: assisting multidisciplinary team in managing the care of the patient's thru all phases (In-take/Evaluation/Listed) by acting as a liaison between the clinic and referring physicians; assisting in managing follow-up care for post surgical patients by setting up follow up care appointments; and/or coordinating an organized and efficient case flow of clinic scheduling. Must work with any and every Physician.
Assist with all aspects of patient care. Coordinate outpatient clinic, patient appointments and follow up. Assist the office with clerical duties. Other duties may include: assisting multidisciplinary team in managing the care of the patients thru all phases (In-take/Evaluation/Listed) by acting as a liaison between the clinic and referring physicians; assisting in managing follow-up care for post surgical patients by setting up follow up care appointments; and/or coordinating an organized and efficient case flow of clinic scheduling. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• 1. Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• 2. Adheres to protect patient confidentiality.
• 3. Process new referrals in a timely manner; this includes obtaining required outside medical records, entering demographic information into computer system and PBAR, provides medical records to physician / multidisciplinary team for review, provides insurance information to financial counselor for patient to be financially cleared, and schedule patient in clinic.
• 4. Schedules patient's evaluation in a timely manner while accommodating patient's needs. This includes but no limited to: laboratories, diagnostic testing and consultations as needed.
• 5. Schedules patient mandatory teaching classes.
• 6. Understands the procedures for scheduling patients, and gives proper patient instructions.
• 7. Notifies patient of upcoming appointments in a timely manner.
• 8. Arranges patient clinic appointments as requested by the physician.
• 9. Communicates all changes with patient and case information to all involved personnel.
• 10. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into computer systems (Cerner, PBAR).
• 11. Works with various hospital personnel to resolve issues and accommodate patient.
• 12. Preps charts for clinic, selection committee, and tumor board (if applicable).
• 13. Assists in clinic with clerical and scheduling needs.
• 14. Assist in translation as needed (if applicable).
• 15. Provides phone coverage as needed.
• 16. Demonstrates flexibility in covering other staff members for sick time, vacation, or leave of absence.
• 17. Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• 18. Knowledge of proper chart format.
• 19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent

• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year Experience in acute care or ambulatory care setting. *Entry level accepted.
• Pref Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Pref Familiarity with word processing, Cerner, and scheduling software is 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)

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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