LVN l Medical Assistant l Front Desk

• Greet, register, and assist patients and families.
• Answer phones and communicate with patients and physician offices.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling and patient appointments.
• Prepare patient charts and verify required documentation.
• Obtain medical records, physician orders, H&Ps, clearances, laboratory results, and other required documents.
• Assist with insurance verification and authorizations as assigned.
• Enter and maintain accurate information in the EMR/EHR.
• Assist with pre-operative patient preparation and patient flow.
• Obtain and document vital signs within permitted scope.
• Review medication and allergy information and report concerns to the RN or physician.
• Assist nursing staff with pre-operative and post-operative patient care within permitted scope and competency.
• Reinforce approved pre-operative and discharge instructions as permitted.
• Maintain and stock patient-care areas and clinical supplies.
• Follow HIPAA, infection prevention, OSHA, patient safety, and facility policies.
• Immediately report abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• Participate in required training, competencies, staff meetings, and emergency drills.
• Perform other administrative and clinical duties within the employee’s qualifications and scope of practice.

Qualifications

*Medical Assistant:*

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training/certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Medical office or surgery center experience preferred.

*Licensed Vocational Nurse:*

• Current and unrestricted *California LVN license*.
• Graduate of an approved vocational nursing program.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Pre-op, post-op, outpatient surgery, pain management, orthopedic, or ASC experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent patient-service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR/EHR systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and physician offices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

*Job Types:* Full-Time / Part-Time

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Schedule

• Based on surgical schedule and facility needs.

Scope of Practice

All clinical duties must be performed within the employee’s applicable *California scope of practice, training, demonstrated competency, required supervision, and Palm Springs Surgery Center policies and procedures.*

Pay: $19.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person