Clinic Nurse or MA — Patient Care & Allergy Testing

Description

Job Title: Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN) or Medical Assistant (MA)

Work Schedule: Full Time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Clinic open half day on Weds.

Travel: None

Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

The Clinic Nurse or MA is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence; adherence to the attendance policy; encourages socialization; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards;

supports the company’s core values.

• Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning
• Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit
• Ensure that all patients receive courteous, proper, and efficient care; as necessary, clearly relay patient information to doctors and other health care professionals
• The provision of patient care may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Obtaining vital statistics such as weight, height, blood pressure, etc.
• Obtaining basic information such as symptoms, medications taken, etc.
• Recording all information in the patient chart
• Applying allergy skins tests
• Administering pulmonary function tests
• Administering updraft treatments
• Administering injections under physician supervision
• Screening telephone calls and electronic messages
• Administering venipuncture
• Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries
• Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor
• Pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring
• Prepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)
• Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room
• Provide education about care and treatment to patients
• Address patient problems and resolve patient complaints
• Maintain a safe environment for patients
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, employee, financial, and other information
• Maintain patient rooms in neat and tidy order
• Order supplies, as necessary, through approved clinic procedure
• Calibrate PFT sensor daily
• Complete documentation in the EMR system
• Maintain a working knowledge of policies, mission, and philosophy and effectively model behaviors that reflect them
• Comply with federal and state regulations set forth by governing bodies including, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health & Human Services, Occupational Health Safety Administration
• Scan testing sheets
• Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures
• Keep samples and sample bags stocked on shelves
• Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reordered
• Check refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chart
• Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets
• Prepare I.D. and scratch trays
• Shut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of day
• Transport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices, as needed
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
• Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure
• Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as needed
• Train new staff, as needed, or directed
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or Director
• Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms:
• Track shipments and inventory of Biologics
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed
• Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, as needed

Effective communication skills to include: