? 15h Left: Clinic LVN WellMed at South San
Company: Optum
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
$2200 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates Incentive
Bonus 2 times a year 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays MA
Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match WellMed, part of the
Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Clinic Licensed Vocational
to join our team in San Antonio, 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.
Position Highlights & 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 -
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures -
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records - Ability to react calmly and effectively in
emergency situations - Ability to perform medical procedures, give
injections and perform phlebotomy - Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff,
patients, and the community - If required by the clinic, IV
certification must be obtained Preferred Qualifications: - IV
certification - 2 years of experience in a medical setting -
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding - Effective listening and
communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling - Good
communication and customer service skills 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 are 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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