Lvn/Lvp - Beverly Hills Ohns Clinic

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. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Provides direct patient care.
• Organize pharmacy refill request for physician approval.
• Schedules and receives patients.
• Performs first aid and CPR if needed.
• Administers medications.
• Triages patients in person and over the telephone.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow
• 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.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists physicians with exams and treatments as permitted by license.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills for the purpose of patient care, education and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to accomplish duties in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and other individuals.
• Performs basic administrative duties.
• Handles telephone calls and writes correspondences.
• Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
• Implants an effective and efficient patient flow.

Required Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent

• Familiarity with word processing, Microsoft Outlook, Cerner, and navigate the intranet.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• 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 $26.39 - $44.88. 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.