Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Experienced
 

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Camden Center is a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment center that offers comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment for psychiatric and addictive disorders. Our staff is comprised of nationally recognized medical doctors, psychotherapists, and integrative medicine specialists who have been recruited as experts in their field to work with our patients. Camden Center is a medical organization established and operated by physicians, and is founded on the principles of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and respect for our patients.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The medical coordinator is responsible for providing clinical and technical support in the provision of general medical and psychiatric care to patients. This position co-reports directly to the Administrative Director and Medical Leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Core duties and responsibilities include:

  • Scheduling outside medical orders and referrals
  • Performing phlebotomy 
  • Collecting blood and urine samples for patient’s medical care 
  • Coordinating medication supply and refills with case management and residential teams
  • Conducting wellness intakes and checks for patients. Consists of obtaining the patient's height, weight, vitals etc
  • Knowledge of EKGs 
  • Familiarity working with patients with mental health disorders  
  • Collaborating with the Medical Logistics team and practitioners on protocols and patient care
  • Assisting with urine drug screening and medical lab orders
  • Collecting medical and medication history for new patients
  • Providing support with charting, emailing, and data collection
  • Obtaining release of information from appropriate providers, individuals, and facilities to obtain medical records and other relevant information
  • Using tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality attention to detail
  • Demonstrate high levels of professionalism when communicating in person, by email, or by phone
  • Other duties as assigned by the direct or indirect supervisor
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing
  • Will accept applicants with a current LVN license 
  • At least one-year medical office experience required
  • Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures
  • Ability to triage medical/psychiatric problems within scope of job responsibilities
  • Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers, and work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, patients, and vendors 
  • Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Thorough understanding of HIPAAs regulations, requirements, and guidelines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands
  • Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor, with a belief in patient-centered care
  • Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology (including email and technology devices)
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing work flow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
  • Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures
  • Working knowledge of Google Suite, and various software programs
  • Ability to independently perform and complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to legally work in the United States and provide documentation (2 forms of ID and/or Green Card) 
  • Must be able to sit and stand at length (up to 8 hours) 
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds 
  • Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat 

40 hours/week. Pay range is $30.00/hr - $40.00/hr. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, paid and sick time off, matching 401(k), holiday pay, and a flexible spending account.
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