Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN) or Medical Assistant (MA)

Family Allergy & Asthma•Conway, AR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Effective communication skills
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 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
CPR certification required
Valid Driver’s License required
Active CPR Certification
Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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