Clinic & Injection Room (MA/LPN/RN)

Family Allergy & Asthma•Paducah, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Allergy & Asthma, founded in 1979, is a leading allergy and asthma practice group with over 100 allergists serving patients across multiple states. They are dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered allergy and immunology care, offering a comprehensive range of services including allergy and asthma evaluation, various testing methods, immunotherapy, and desensitization procedures.

Requirements

Ability to fluently speak and read English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients.
If nurse: Diploma from an accredited LPN program or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related nursing experience (for LPN/RN).
Current, valid LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Kentucky (for LPN/RN).
Current, valid CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
If Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 6 months of related medical assistant experience (for MA).
Medical Assistant Certified (for MA).
Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.

Nice To Haves

Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare clinic rooms for patients and allergy testing.
Calibrate PFT sensor daily.
Escort patients to treatment rooms and prepare them for doctor's visits.
Assist doctors with skin testing and other procedures.
Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries.
Complete documentation in the EMR system.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the doctor.
Perform pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring.
Educate patients on medications and environmental control.
Prepare and administer nebulized medication and provide patient education.
Scan testing sheets.
Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures.
Administer allergy injections and manage shot room duties.
Maintain organization and stock of clinical areas and exam rooms.
Stock samples and sample bags.
Communicate with injection room staff for reordering emergency medications.
Check and log refrigerator temperatures daily.
Complete tasks in Triage when scheduled.
Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets.
Prepare I.D. and scratch trays.
Shut down and plug in computers and otoscopes at the end of the day.
Transport supplies to and from satellite offices.
Maintain HIPAA policies and procedures.
Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices as needed.
Train new staff as needed or directed.
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.
Run and maintain Emerald22 as needed.
Order supplies as necessary through approved clinic procedures.
Prepare the injection room area each morning.
Administer allergy injections.
Re-stock injection room area and order supplies.
Re-order vials in a timely manner.
Organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins.
Log daily refrigerator temperatures.
Monitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vials.
Ensure consent forms are signed and explain shot room policies to new patients.
Educate patients on the first injection policy.
Stay the required 30 minutes after the last injection before lunch or end of day.
Clean toy and lobby area.
Demonstrate knowledge of all medications and IT treatment.
Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols.