Licensed Practical Nurse- Allergy

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 570 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually.

Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.

Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, .

• Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
  • Medical (Tele Health included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
  • 401K after 30 days of employment
  • Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
  • Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
  • Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
  • 401K after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services

Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse – Allergy at our Stamford Allergy Office. The Licensed Practical Nurse – Allergy will provide a high level of general care and education to patients by using their knowledge and skills to promote the goal of The Ultimate Patient Experience. Previous allergy experience required.

Schedule: Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7am-7pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Hourly Pay Range: $27-33

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s).
• Provide general care and education to patients in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including allergy shots, under the direct or indirect supervision from a provider.
• Prepare necessary supplies for allergy testing and treatments.
• Perform lung function testing (FeNO and Spirometry) with and without bronchodilators.
• Assist in the interpretation of patch testing results and perform placement and removal as directed by an RN or provider.
• Maintain the immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials, ensuring cleanliness.
• Administer allergy shots and ensuring provider is on site.
• Observe, record and report patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.
• Assess patients’ needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
• Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
• Maintain accurate patient records, document all visits in EMR.
• Assure patient stays for required observation time after injections.
• Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
• React appropriately in patient reaction situations, inform physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
• Assist providers in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, prescriptions, prior authorization (including biologics), and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and sound knowledge base in the provision of quality patient care.
• Ensure allergy test sets and emergency kits are filled, current, and up to date.
• Confirm that insurance benefits have been verified prior to the preparation of allergy serums.
• Regularly interact with physicians, other providers, and staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate…