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Position Summary:
Working as part of the patient care team within the staff model clinic, the RN Infusion Nurse will provide services which may or may not require licensed staff to render within the scope of practice; these services may include infusion, medication administration, patient education and wound management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and accurate vital signs.
- Obtain and document all pertinent information in patient’s charts.
- Anticipate, assist and perform procedures ordered by the phone.
- Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.
- Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
- Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching.
- Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations and individual workstations.
- Participate in unit duties such as cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies.
- Maintain a current, accurate surgical log, procedure log, lab log and patient tickler files, as appropriate.
- Maintain and monitor all equipment used for patient care and testing. Report any discrepancy to supervisor.
- Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
- Actively participate in nursing QI by identifying problems, providing solutions and evaluating outcome.
- Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the provider.
- Knowledgeable with referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated.
- Universal precautions utilized in all patient care.
- Perform general front office duties such as: Greets visitors, patients and guests Answers phones Schedules patient appointments Calls patients to confirm upcoming appointments Follow up calls per physician’s order- patient call reminders for no show Checks insurance eligibility prior to new patient visit Collects payments and co-pays Reconciles end of shift cash/check/credit card payments Collects fee tickets/reconciles with arrived appointments Reviews fee tickets for completeness of documentation/coding Prepares fee tickets, payments to send to billing service Assembles new patient charts, packets Copies charts, forms & documents as needed Copies chart notes for billing Completes all front desk necessary paperwork (makes labels, maintains patient demographics, takes phone messages, generates receipts for payment, produces patient letters, faxes documents, other duties as needed) Answers and addresses patient inquiries, questions and concerns Processes office mail (opens and distributes) Pulls charts (optional – may be delegated to MA/other office staff) Orders front office supplies as delegated
- Perform services which require the skills and licensure of a Registered Nurse
- Participate in the planning and development of programs for infusion, wound care, education, etc.
- Provide some oversight with the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager of the Medical Office Staff
- Primary responsibility for initiating and maintaining peripheral lines, administering medications, maintaining and ordering of medications and supplies for infusion services
- Assist with in office procedures and surgeries
- Assist with training and oversight of the Medical Assistants and regulatory compliance
- All other duties as directed by management.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $ 60 hour - $62 hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
Full Time Position Benefits:
The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.
Health and Wellness:
- Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
- Vision insurance
- Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Behavioral Health Services
Savings and Retirement:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Income Protection Insurance
Other Benefits:
- Vacation Time
- Company celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
- Business-casual working environment
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Mileage
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Education and / or Experience:
- Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of CA.
- Current CPR / BLS certification.
- 3 years hospital, medical office, infusion center experience.
- Managed Care experience a plus.
