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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

thecamdencenter · San Francisco, CA

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About The Role

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Camden Center is a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment center that offers

comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment for psychiatric and addictive disorders. Our staff is comprised of nationally recognized medical doctors, psychotherapists, and integrative medicine specialists who have been

recruited as experts in their field to work with our patients. Camden Center is a medical organization

established and operated by physicians, and is founded on the principles of clinical excellence,

compassionate care, and respect for our patients.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The medical coordinator is responsible for providing clinical and technical support in the provision of general medical and psychiatric care to patients. This position co-reports directly to the Administrative Director and Medical Leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include

  • Scheduling outside medical orders and referrals
  • Performing phlebotomy
  • Collecting blood and urine samples for patient’s medical care
  • Coordinating medication supply and refills with case management and residential teams
  • Conducting wellness intakes and checks for patients. Consists of obtaining the patient's height, weight, vitals etc

Knowledge of EKGs

  • Familiarity working with patients with mental health disorders
  • Collaborating with the Medical Logistics team and practitioners on protocols and patient care
  • Assisting with urine drug screening and medical lab orders
  • Collecting medical and medication history for new patients
  • Providing support with charting, emailing, and data collection
  • Obtaining release of information from appropriate providers, individuals, and facilities to obtain medical records and other relevant information
  • Using tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality attention to detail
  • Demonstrate high levels of professionalism when communicating in person, by email, or by phone
  • Willingness to receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) training
  • Other duties as assigned by the direct or indirect supervisor

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing

Will accept applicants with a current LVN license

At least one-year medical office experience required

Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures

Ability to triage medical/psychiatric problems within scope of job responsibilities

Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers, and work collaboratively with all levels of management, staff, patients, and vendors

Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Thorough understanding of HIPAAs regulations, requirements, and guidelines

Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands

Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor, with a belief in patient-centered care

Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology (including email and technology devices)

Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing work flow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities

Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures

Working knowledge of Google Suite, and various software programs

Ability to independently perform and complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to legally work in the United States and provide documentation (2 forms of ID and/or Green Card)
  • Must be able to sit and stand at length (up to 8 hours)
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat
  • 40 hours/week. Pay range is $30.00/hr-$40.00/hr commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits for full-time employees include medical, paid and sick time off, matching 401(k), holiday pay, and a flexible spending account.
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Job Type: Full-time

Keywords

medications, medical, mental health, IOP, PHP, DBT, treatment center, healthcare

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