LVN

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

A Licensed Vocational Nurse verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and documenting purpose of visit. They prepare patients for examination, assist in procedures as appropriate and perform a variety of patient care tasks under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Duties range widely from administrative to clinical.

Essential Functions:

• Maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times
• Using computer applications- performing any data entry tasks to document patient demographics, records or note to file. Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and review of symptoms within EHR of patients’ chart.
• Managing office telephone system, including answering calls and returning messages
• Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments when necessary.
• Informing patients on laboratory results and documenting properly within chart.
• Updating and filing patient medical records and or any patient correspondence
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Transmitting prescription or refill requests as directed by provider
• Obtaining prescription authorizations for patient medications
• Reporting and recording applicable diagnosis of malignant results to the FCDS portal
• Creating certified letter communication for noncompliant patients needing treatment for malignant results
• Inform management of clinical supplies needed

Clinical Duties

• Welcoming and greeting patients
• Maintaining HIPAA and performing OSHA standards at all times
• Taking medical histories, recording patients' chief complaint and documenting provider evaluation notes of visit in patients’ chart
• Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms for physicians' review during clinical exams
• Preparing patients for examination-Prepping exam rooms for clinical, surgical or cosmetic procedures and assisting providers during exams with patient care
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a provider
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Ensuring all consents are signed by the patient prior to provider performing any type of procedure
• Pre and post photos to be taken and documentation to be listed in detail for any procedure, biopsy or surgical along with cosmetic.
• Collecting, labeling and preparing laboratory specimens
• Instructing patients about medication
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Maintaining proper cleaning of medical instruments and sterilization
• Reviewing office use medication and patient samples expiration dates
• Properly disinfecting and restocking of medical supplies in patient exam rooms
• Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits. Being a patient advocate. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Must be a team-player and work cohesively with others
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Highly adaptable to change
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work autonomously as dictated & make appropriate decisions
• Ability to concentrate

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year prior LVN experience, preferably in Dermatology or a closely aligned specialty with a genuine interest to learn
• Ability to travel between locations required.
• Polished presence appropriate to a medical setting.
• Bilingual a (not required)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO Accruals
• 401k Plan Health Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Contour Dermatology?
• Are you available to work weekends?

License/Certification:

• LVN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25