Job Description

The LVN Medication Refill nurse processes prescription refill requests as clinically appropriate for patients within PIH Health. Reviews medical records to ensure refills are applicable according to practitioners’ orders and established protocols. Identifies potential issues with medication adherence and takes necessary steps to address them such as contacting patients and practitioners. Ensures accuracy in documenting medication refills within the patient’s medical record. Responsible for educating the caller regarding PIH Health’s medication refill policies and procedures utilizing knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics, and concepts. A! nswers incoming calls regarding medication refills from patients and pharmacies.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and safety
• Good understanding of nursing principles
• Good understanding of patient/family teaching principles
• Proficiency with computer practice management systems and electronic health record systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful

Required Experience

• Current California LVN license
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Experience in direct nursing care in the medical office setting is preferred
• Experience in processing medication refills is preferred

Address

13502 Whittier Blvd

Salary

27.50-42.50

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90602

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Shift work,

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