LVN - Clinic, Full Time Days

Company: Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

• Job Description
  Job Summary:
  
  • The Clinic LVN is responsible for assisting the clinical team with patient assessment and care, as well as various administrative duties to ensure exceptional care of the patient. This includes but is not limited to: patient assessments, medication reconciliation and administration as directed by the physician, scheduling and coordination of diagnostic and referral orders, answering phones, registering patients and organization/preparation of patient charts for upcoming appointments. The LVN provides accurate documentation of all patient information and reviews relevant diagnostic testing for the physicians review. The LVN will assist the clinical team in patient rooms during procedures and exams, as well as provide patient information as directed by the physician. The LVN demonstrates overall investment in the forward movement of the clinic and organization. Applies excellent interpersonal and communication process by utilizing verbal and nonverbal skills to achieve patient satisfaction and a positive work environment. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Ensures exam rooms are clean and well stocked with supplies, checks for expired medication and supplies and necessary forms are available or services to be rendered.
    Experience/Qualifications:
    
    • Minimum of one-year experience as a LVN.
      
    • Previous GYN and/or Oncology experience preferred.
      
    • Experience with submitting authorizations for diagnostic and referrals is required.
      
    • Ability to read, write and speak English.
      
    • Spanish and/or Chinese language skills highly desired.
      
    • Computer skills required.
      
    • Knowledge of medical terminology required.
      
    • Outstanding customer service skills required.
      
    • Maintains a high level of confidentiality in regard to all client and department business.
      
    • Knowledge of how to handle exposure to blood, body fluids or hazardous materials.
      Education:
      
      • A minimum of high school degree or high school equivalency certificate is required.
        
      • Bachelor's degree in relevant field strongly preferred.
        Licensure/Certification:
        
        • Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification, through The American Heart Association, prior to start date.
          
        • Valid California Vocational Nursing License.
          Physical Requirements:
          
          • Able to bend, push, pull and lift up to 20 lbs.
            
          • Able to perform repetitive mouse and keyboard actions intermittently for up to 8 hours per day.
            Work Environment:
            
            • Accountable to the RN Clinical Manager
              
              Location: Methodist Hospital of Southern California -- Gynecology Institute Unit
              Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays

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