Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Radiation Oncology

Description:

The LVN is an integral part of the clinical team at the Department of Radiation Oncology at BASS Medical Group’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. The LVN will perform clinical duties related to radiation oncology care in an outpatient setting and assist in some administrative duties. This individual works closely with the radiation therapists, front desk personnel, office manager and radiation oncologists.

• Prepare for and assist in patient encounters (consults / follow-ups / OTV / telehealth visits, etc.), including but not limited to:
  • Chart-prep
  • Initial patient intake (vitals, medical histories and reason for visits, etc.)
  • Prepare patients for examination
  • Generate and document encounter notes
  • Generate orders per MD requests
  • Assists in preparation of additional notes including, but not limited to:
    • End of treatment instructions
    • Procedure notes
    • Treatment summaries
    • Patient-requested documents – disability forms, excuse letters, etc.
    • Authorization / appeals letters
• Participate in educating / counseling patients on logistics of their radiotherapy course
• Generate tasks and reminder for MD (signing orders, prescriptions, etc.)
• Manage QCL tasks
• Help manage clinic schedule
• Manage certain encounter note / document templates
• Contact patients per MD instructions, including but not limited to
  • Notify patient of normal lab results
  • Brief pre or post-treatment check-ups
  • Answer / respond to patient questions
• Triage staff / MD related issues
• Triage referring physician calls
• Coordinate procedure schedules with urologist, surgery center and provider services
• Track brachytherapy patients, pre-op results and prepare Brachytherapy packet / brachytherapy order forms / H&P
• Assist in special procedures (SpaceOAR, prostate volume studies) including preparing equipment and applicators
• Help maintain clinic/office supplies and inventory
• Assist front office / medical assistants as needed
• Create and update SOPs related to job duties and responsibilities
• Participate in departmental meetings

Requirements:

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Medical terminology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with EHR platforms (Epic, Mosaiq) preferred
• Effective in team building and working in a team environment
• Ability to respect and protect confidential information
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects
• Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence

Required Education

• California Vocational Nurse Certification and License
• CPR / BLS Certified
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in a Medical Office setting preferred
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology setting preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation Package

At BASS Medical Group, we understand that a comprehensive, high quality, and affordable health benefits program is now more essential than ever. The overall well-being of our employees is at the forefront of our focus. With this in mind, we offer our eligible employees a generous benefits program.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical through Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Low-Cost Dental and Vision, Medical FSA & HSA.

Retirement Savings & Income Security: Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401K plan with an employer contribution, Access to Financial Advisors, Identity Theft Program.

Work/Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off and Company Paid holidays, Life Assistance Program, Commuter & Parking Benefits, Secure Travel Services, Healthy Rewards Program, Will Preparation Program, Additional perks to include discounts for Cellular phone and Gym memberships.

Voluntary Benefits: Optional Life & AD&D Insurance, Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Pet Insurance

Compensation will be based on experience

Pay Scale/Ranges:

$37.66/hour to $50.34/hour (and the hourly equivalent for salaried employees).*

*Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Status:

Full Time