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Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Full Job Description

We are seeking a Full-time Dispensary RN to join our dedicated team.

For nearly 50 years, Valley Community Healthcare has been one of Los Angeles’ leading community-based health centers, providing primary care and promoting community wellness and prevention programs. Located in the San Fernando Valley, Valley Community Healthcare has two sites and 30+ providers. We are an NCQA certified-level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home for over 25,000 unique patients and provided over 100,000 medical visits last year. We are looking to grow and integrate our core programs - primary care, pediatrics, adolescent teen clinic, women’s health, dental, optometry, and behavioral health, through a care team approach, quality, and innovative care delivery models.

Summary:

The Dispensary RN, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, will be responsible for dispensing mediations at the North Hills Wellness Center dispensary. This position will provide high quality patient care services related to medication dispensation and ensure compliance with all applicable internal and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining Clinic dispensary.

2. Keeps dispensary in compliance with regulatory standards.

3. Checks expiration dates on all medications, dispenses correct medication, dose, amount of medication for the appropriate patient, at the appropriate time.

4. Inventories medications on a weekly basis, orders medications as needed.

5. Works with CMO and DON to assure that agency is in compliance with all licensing regulations.

6. Assists with competency of staff through training for services including, but not limited to:

a. Venipuncture, Immunizations, Injections, Aseptic techniques, Cal OSHA, Infection control, Fire/Safety/Disaster/Terrorism and appropriate chart documentation.

7. Maintains acceptable standards of nursing and clinical support care based upon community and VCH standards.

8. Provides direct Registered Nurse clinical services as needed such as patient education related to medications, health education to patients with acute and chronic illnesses, and triage to patients as needed.

9. Identifies areas for process improvements and advises as necessary to DON and CMO.

10. Ensures the implementation of effective systems for Triaging patient calls, Walk-in patients, and Code responses.

11. Acts as patient advocate and coordinates as appropriate with others to facilitate the best possible medical outcomes.

12. Supports regulatory audit activities in conjuction with Community Clinic association of Los Angeles (CCALAC) pharmacist of record.

13. Performs other duties, tasks and procedures as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

1. Clinical Compliance

a. Ensures compliance with current NHWC dispensary Policies and Procedures (P&P) and follows all state and federal regulatory and contract requirements.

b. Participates in regular meetings with staff to ensure full understanding and buy-in for P&P updates.

c. Meets with CCALAC Pharmacist of record to ensure Dispensary compliance.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Previous dispensary experience preferred.

· Bi-lingual English/Spanish required.

· Detail oriented.

· Quick learner.

· Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations: responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments. Treats customers, patients, coworkers, and others with respect and trust. It is the responsibility of every employee to report any patient safety concern to their immediate supervisor without fear of reprisal. VCH policy on non-retaliation protects employees who report patient safety concerns.

· Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens to others and obtains clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates presentations skills, and participates in meetings.

· Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively.

· CAIR2 knowledge and experience.

· PHN (Public Health Nurse) certification preferred.

· Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit.

· Ethics – exhibits sound decision making and a high standard of professionalism.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

· Electronic Health Records proficient

· Current Registered Nurse licensure- must be maintained after hire

· Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing is preferred

Physical Demands:

· Ability to perform assessments and treatment plans for patients.

· Perform duties requiring a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.

Environment:

Risk of exposure to infectious disease.

*Responsibilities and tasks outline in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OUR MISSION: To make an impact on the health and well-being of the whole community by providing high quality primary medical care and comprehensive healthcare services to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Employer type:

• Clinic
• Non Profit

Company's website:

• valleycommunityhealthcare.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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