Job Description
Job Description
LVN / LPT - Recovery & Dispensing Specialist
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Schedule: Mon - Fri 6am - 2:30pm (Get your afternoon back/Work-life balance!!)
Role Overview
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), you will play a critical role in the daily recovery journey of patients. You will be responsible for the safe administration of medications, maintaining precise medical records, and ensuring the clinic operates in full compliance with state and federal regulations. This is a high-responsibility role that combines clinical assessment with strict pharmacy-style documentation.
Core Responsibilities
- Medication Management: Safely dispense and administer medications; evaluate patients for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Compliance & Inventory: Manage the receiving, storage, and daily reconciliation of controlled substances in accordance with federal law.
- Patient Intake & Care: Orient new patients to program rules, perform triage during medical emergencies, and manage urine drug screening documentation.
- Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous patient charts, medication dosage sheets, and treatment records to ensure 100% audit readiness.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with the Medical Director and Clinic Manager regarding patient progress and documentation.
Requirements
- Licensure: Active California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license.
- Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Experience: Ability to triage in emergency situations and a strong eye for detail regarding documentation and "by-the-book" procedures.
- Compliance: High level of integrity regarding patient confidentiality and the handling of controlled substances.
Why Apply?
- Unique Scheduling: Options for weekend-only shifts or a consistent 3-day weekday block.
- Mission-Driven: Be a part of a team dedicated to removing barriers to recovery for individuals and families.
- Professional Growth: Gain specialized experience in addiction medicine and federal compliance standards.
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?
Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?