Intake LVN Well Med at Stone Oak
Company: Optum
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,200 Sign-on Bonus Available for External Candidates Incentive
Bonus 2 times a year 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays 401K
Match WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Intake LVN Well Med to join our team in Stone Oak, TX. Optum is a
clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians
work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll
be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for
everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and
support of a global organization behind you so you can help your
patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented
peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity
and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe
you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live
your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of
advancing the health of your community with the excitement of
contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help
improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because
together, we have the power to make health care better for
everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under the direction of
providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP, or PA) or RNs, the
LVN/LPN provides clinical support functions and professional
nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical
nursing care and procedures approved by the applicable state board
of nursing. Is an active member of the health care team to assess
patients’ needs, provide input into the plan of care and implement
prescribed interventions. Primary Responsibilities: - Performs all
nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational/Practical
Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs,
phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing
- Participates in implementing established education plans for
patients and their families with common health problems and
well-defined health learning needs - Coordinates patient care as
directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals,
transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up -
Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy
and procedures, prepares patient for examination - Telephonically
obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately
relays information to the provider - Collects data and performs
“focused” nursing assessment of patients; assists in the evaluation
of a patient’s response to treatment and identifies patient’s
needs; communicates findings to the provider - Records patient
assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely
manner - Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including
laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients
prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant
information to the provider and/or RN - Provides a safe environment
(OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic - Ensures
patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients
with courtesy and respect - Organizes exam and treatment rooms,
stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments - Practices
standard infection control precautions - Ensures medication
management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents
medications & immunizations in patient records - Follows laboratory
management policies & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab
samples and ensures proper labeling - Fulfills medication refill
requests following approved protocols - If certified in IV therapy;
starts peripheral lines, monitor and adjusts flow rates, prime IV
lines, changes dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinues
venous lines - Performs all other related duties as assigned In
2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000 primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000 older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be
rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that
will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to
succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles
you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High school
diploma or GED - Current and unrestricted State
Vocational/Practical Nursing license - Current BLS certification -
If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained -
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures -
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records - Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in
emergency situations - Proven ability to perform medical
procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy - Proven ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationship with
providers/staff, patients, and the community - Proven effective
listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and
spelling - Proven good communication and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications: - IV certification - 2 years of
experience in a medical setting - Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT
coding Physical & Mental Requirements: - Ability to stand for
extended periods of time - Ability to properly drive and operate a
company vehicle Pay is based on several factors including but not
limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits
such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and
recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
(all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter
where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a
far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for
this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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