Licensed Vocational Nurse
Company: California Skin Institute Management LLC
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
California Skin Institute (CSI) is the largest and fastest
growing private dermatology practice in California offering an
unwavering commitment to excellence in medical, surgical, and
cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. We have one of the most
state-of-the-art and comprehensive skin-based service lines
nationally including laser, light, radio-frequency, reconstructive
and cosmetic surgery techniques, Medicare-approved surgery centers
and a full-service dermatopathology laboratory. Come join our team
as we innovate both in the clinical setting and in practice
operations!
As our mission is safe patient care, we require all our employees
to be vaccinated as such vaccinations are available, and subject to
the narrow exceptions provided by applicable law.
Position Summary
Provides prescribed medical treatment. Perform routine
administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist
physicians and other office staff members in the examination and
treatment of patients and ensuring office runs smoothly.
Responsible for patient care, clerical, environmental, and
organizational tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Accompanies
patient to exam/procedure rooms. Assists patients in walking,
transfers, dressing, collection of specimens, etc.
Checks schedule and organizes patient flow.
Prepares exam/treatment/procedure rooms with necessary instruments
and supplies, including crash cart/anesthesia cart, if onsite.
Ensures all treatment rooms cleaned and stocked at end of the
workday.
Assists Physicians in preparing the patient and facilities for
surgeries.
Prepares patients for surgery including scheduling surgeries and
preoperative visits; coordinating surgeon, assistants, etc.; and
taking photographs, including preoperative.
Performs post-operative care for minor surgeries such as dressing
changes, suture removal, photography, and assisting the MD as
needed.
Ensures patient has appropriate discharge instructions for local
anesthesia post-operatively and is accompanied by a responsible
adult upon discharge.
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments,
including equipment sterilization.
Focus on product sales with every patient (speaking to the patients
regarding skincare products and providing them with product
information).
Confers with Physicians and Nurses regarding patient procedure and
treatment plans.
Provides support to Front Desk by answering phones and scheduling
patients. Solicits front desk staff to determine need for
assistance at Reception when all Back Office duties are
addressed.
Collect co-pays and payments for cosmetic services, provides
patient receipts for all monies collected. Adheres to office cash
accountability procedures.
Assists with scheduling of patients tests and treatments.
Retrieves and prepares charts daily for following days
patients.
Orders and maintains clinical supplies as needed, including
cosmetic/injectables and laser disposables. Ensures no supplies
"out of stock" and takes steps to avoid last minute rush
orders.
Ensures lasers are maintained and in working order, by performing
preventive maintenance per manufacturers instructions and by
testing at least one day prior to scheduled treatments.
Draws, mixes and injects topical/injectable anesthetic agents
(lidocaine, epinephrine, etc.) per physicians orders; appropriately
labels drawn syringes and/or mixed medications.
Cleaning and spore testing of autoclave, adhering to scheduled
maintenance and maintains records of the same.
Monitors expiration dates on medications and samples, maintains
date check records.
Maintenance of biopsy book, slides, and pathology log/reports;
records results in patient charts.
Processes Rx refills in compliance with established procedures;
ensures authorization for prescriptions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Proven working experience as an LVN
Dermatology experience preferred
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and
prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software,
Nextech
Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical
school
Dermatology experience highly desired. MOHS and/or procedural
dermatology experience a plus
Able to work in a fast paced environment with high patient count
volume
Benefits and Perks
We value our employees time and efforts. Our commitment to your
success is enhanced by our competitive pay in addition to a
benefits package including:
Medical Health Insurance
Vision & dental plan
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
401 (K)
Generous paid time off
Growth an
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