Licensed Vocational Nurse
$30 - $40/hr+ 401(k) matching + Holiday pay
Junior
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing, with a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license accepted.
- At least one year of medical office experience.
- Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique when assisting with procedures.
- Ability to triage medical and psychiatric problems within the scope of job responsibilities.
- Ability to take direction from physicians, managers, and providers and work collaboratively with management, staff, patients, and vendors.
- Interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff from diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Thorough understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations, requirements, and guidelines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with conflicting demands.
- Ability to work with emotionally vulnerable patients and digital technology, including email and technology devices.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining complex filing systems, organizing workflow to meet deadlines, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.
- Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase the 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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation, such as two forms of identification and/or a Green Card.
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, up to eight hours.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to kneel, bend, and squat.
Responsibilities
- Schedule outside medical orders and referrals.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Collect blood and urine samples for patients’ medical care.
- Coordinate medication supplies and refills with case management and residential teams.
- Conduct wellness intakes and checks, including obtaining patients’ height, weight, and vital signs.
- Assist with electrocardiograms.
- Work with patients with mental health disorders.
- Collaborate with the Medical Logistics team and practitioners on protocols and patient care.
- Assist with urine drug screening and medical laboratory orders.
- Collect medical and medication histories for new patients.
- Support charting, emailing, and data collection.
- Obtain releases of information from appropriate providers, individuals, and facilities to obtain medical records and other relevant information.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information using tact, discretion, and good judgment.
- Prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally in person, by email, and by phone.
- Receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation training.
- Perform other duties assigned by the direct or indirect supervisor.
About the company
Camden Center treats people with psychiatric, addictive, and eating disorders through outpatient programs that combine mental health care with medical treatment. Its physician-operated practice brings specialists from psychotherapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and body-based therapies into a care team assembled for each patient. Patients attend intensive day treatment while living independently, or use more supervised programs that coordinate clinical care with support outside the treatment center. The practice charges for personalized treatment and uses ongoing assessments to guide care as patients work toward recovery. Camden Center was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, with clinical services in San Francisco.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Westwood, CA
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Clinical learning reaches entry-level staff: Camden's full-time Los Angeles administrative role includes access to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- Retirement support accompanies full-time nursing in Los Angeles: Camden's posting includes a matching 401(k) for full-time employees.
- Camden's dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) clinicians have structured peer consultation: the comprehensive program includes a provider consultation team.
What critics are saying
- Camden labels its Los Angeles front-desk job entry-level but requires one to three years of administrative experience.
- Camden's insurance-funded treatment depends on continuing approvals: utilization review seeks authorization from admission throughout care.
- Between-session availability matters for Camden's DBT therapists: patients receive phone coaching with their primary therapist.
What makes The Camden Center unique
- Camden tests cognition across its patient population: every patient receives neuropsychological testing by a specialized clinical psychologist.
- Camden's Los Angeles assessment program lasts two weeks and combines psychiatric evaluation with whole-body and brain imaging.
- Camden's supportive-living program pairs treatment with partner residences capped at three to four patients per home.
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