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Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.

Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties.

Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in eight specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings.

Scheduler - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Las Vegas, Nevada

The Scheduler performs clerical and communication functions in the department/clinic. She/He schedules patient appointments and provides courteous reception in the department/clinic. He/She answers phones and registers new patients. Various office duties including but not limited to filing and sorting. Reviews new patient referrals/authorization for adequate coding. Performs new patient registration, insurance verification, and scheduling as necessary. Must work with any and every physician in the Department/Clinic.

The Scheduler will be the first point of contact for all patients providing a consistent superior customer service experience in accordance with the Center's mission and vison. This position demonstrates excellent customer services techniques, meets and greets patients; answers patient calls; identifies and clarifies patients' needs and desires, confirms patient's identity and eligibility, obtains required signatures from patients, schedule patients for appointments, and answering patient's questions.

Essential Duties:

  • Acts as the positive “face” of the Health Center as the main point of contact for participants and families
  • Support center operations by greeting and checking in patients at the front desk, scheduling appointments, and other front desk functions
  • Schedules appointments, confirms patient availability and properly reviews appointment date, time, location, and provider name with caller for accuracy
  • Act as an advocate/liaison for patients and the Health Center and continuum of care as appropriate
  • Answer telephone promptly and in a polite professional manner. Direct calls to other departments as needed.
  • Use sound judgement in handling calls, especially with upset patients. Understanding of when to escalate calls.
  • Maintain all delegated worklists (tasks) through the electronic medical record
  • Effective, efficient and safe use of equipment.
  • Handles patient requests and questions appropriately
  • Provides benefit plan and eligibility information to participants, providers, unions, employers and others
  • Adheres to the Culinary Health Center and Jayakumar NV PC policies and procedures.
  • Perform duties as care coordinator when assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Req High school or equivalent
  • Req Understanding of medical terminology
  • Req Ability to interview patients and interface with physicians, nurses and other professional staff.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pref 1 year One (1) year working in a customer service (preferably in a medical environment).

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 $17.50 - $27.01. 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.


REQ20157676 Posted Date: 12/19/2024

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