Keck Medicine of USC·Manhattan Beach, California
This role involves assisting physicians with minor orthopaedic clinical procedures such as casting/splinting application/removal, suture/staple removal, and wound care, alongside managing patient flow and administrative tasks like scheduling diagnostic tests and processing insurance claims. Essential duties also include maintaining stock levels, performing vitals, entering patient data into Cerner, and covering the front desk when necessary.
Escorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care.
Casting and splinting removal and application as directed by the physician.
Supply utilization tracking and ordering, including stocking exam rooms and work stations.
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Reviews and codes charge slips, submits insurance claims.
Returns patient phone calls.
Performs various office and clerical duties.
Must work with any and every physician in the unit/department/clinic.
Escorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care.
Casting and splinting removal and application as directed by the physician.
Supply utilization tracking and ordering, including stocking exam rooms and work stations.
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Reviews and codes charge slips, submits insurance claims.
Returns patient phone calls.
Performs various office and clerical duties.
Must work with any and every physician in the Orthopaedic Clinic.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
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Candidates must possess at least six months of casting experience in an acute care setting and be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association and Fire Life Safety Training (LA City), along with achieving an Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
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