Clinical Operations Supervisor, LVN - 8hr, Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Clinical Operations (LVN) supports the physician and clinical staff in the delivery of health care by performing operational oversight responsibilities, human resource responsibilities, as well as patient care assessments, and a variety of medically related tasks. The Supervisor is a licensed nurse who works in an administrative role in an ambulatory care setting and performs both administrative duties and clinical services as needed or requested.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED - minimum
3 or more years of experience in outpatient medical setting preferred. - minimum
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Upon Hire minimum
Intravenous/Blood Withdrawal Certification - Upon Hire minimum
CA Board of Vocational Nursing IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum
Phlebotomy Certification CA - Upon Hire preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates all administrative (back office) clinical functions of the medical practice(s); assures a competent back office workforce, and assesses clinical staff for competency; oversees and maintains the necessary staff certifications and licensing requirements.
Assists in the development, review, and revision of standard operating policies and procedures in collaboration with senior management.
Oversees, and as necessary, performs administrative functions as needed, which can include answering and triaging telephone calls for patient care matters, functioning as a liaison between physicians, the patients and the staff including the front office.
Coordinates, or serves as a liaison, for administrative support activities including facilities management, pharmacy, utilization management, quality management, risk management, human resources, payroll, clinical services, and systems support.
Controls wage and non-wage expenses, including pharmacy and medical supplies, in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
Works in a collaborative role with the management team, staff, and physicians in the clinical practices, as well as related departments throughout the organization.
Function as a key point person in research, setup, and implementation of new procedures, projects, initiatives, workflows, equipment.
Prepare charts as needed, including filing into appropriate sections of the medical records, and assure that all pertinent items are available to the provider before patient care commences.
Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs; assist providers in examination/procedure rooms as needed.
May fulfill back-office staff functions as needed including managing patient flow, charting, room prep, vitals, updating and maintaining medical records; and handling designated clinical care telephone interactions.
As directed by the provider may perform designated diagnostic tests; draw, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens; administer immunization, injections, oral, or IV medications; convey lab results to patients; assist in follow-up scheduling needs; answer patient calls in a timely fashion and communication significant clinical findings to the provider.
Serves as an advocate for the patient and utilizes appropriate resources.