Clinic & Injection Room Nurse (MA, LPN, RN)

Family Allergy & Asthma•Columbia, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse/Injection Room Nurse 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.

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
CPR certification required. Active CPR Certification
Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
Valid Driver’s License required
Ability to travel to other offices as needed
Must be at least 18 years of age
If nurse: Degree in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted AR Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license
1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting preferred
If Medical Assistant: Extensive experience as an MA in an office setting preferred
Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred
Employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit.
On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Specific communication abilities required by this job include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting preferred
Extensive experience as an MA in an office setting preferred
Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

Responsibilities

Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning
Calibrate PFT sensor daily
Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit
Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered
Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries
Complete documentation in the EMR system
Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor
Pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring
Patient education regarding medications and environmental control
Prepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)
Scan testing sheets
Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures
Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room
Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies
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
Complete all 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 (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
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 the approved clinic procedure
Prepare the injection room area each morning
Administer allergy injections
Re-stock area as needed 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 that consent forms are signed; explain shot room policies to new patients
Education of patients in first injection policy
Knowledge of all medications and IT treatment
Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols