Injection Room Nurse/Front Office Coordinator RN/LPN

Family Allergy & Asthma•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Injection Room Nurse/Front Office 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 to include:
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
RN/LPN
6 months’ experience in a medical office setting, 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
Ability to work with patients directly and pleasantly
Ability to work independently
Strong computer skills
Previous experience with EMR systems

Nice To Haves

Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare the injection room area each morning
Administer allergy injections
Re-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinic procedure
Complete daily log of charges and total at end of day
Collect co-pays and print out patient receipt
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
Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
Stay the required 30 minutes after last injection is given before lunch or the end of the day
Clean toy and lobby area
Knowledge of all medications and IT treatment
Check emergency medications monthly and reorder, as needed
Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
Other relevant duties as assigned by Director
Perform and complete triage tasks
Regular closing of offices
Check patients in/out and collect co-pays
Schedule appointments
Answer phones when needed
End of day clinic charge reports
Copy patient insurance cards and update information, as needed