LVN/LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides day-to-day staff, logistical, and administrative assistance to the Orthopedic Clinic. The LVN/LPN will schedule appointments, screen and refer phone calls, communicate and interact with patients, and provide clerical and staff support to the Department. They will also assist with clinical operations as required and permitted. Under general supervision, provides day-to-day staff, logistical and administrative assistance to the Orthopedic Clinic. Schedules appointments; screens and refers phone calls; communicates and interacts with patients; provides clerical and staff support to the Department and assists with clinical operations as required and permitted.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
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)

Nice To Haves

2 years Experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.
LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA)

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.
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.
Uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
Provides direct patient care.
Administers medications.
Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Schedules and receives patients.
Prepares and maintains medical records.
Performs basic secretarial and medical transcription duties.
Enter charges into the system in an accurate and timely fashion.
Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
Takes patient histories and vital signs.
Implants an effective and efficient patient flow.
Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.
Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.