Allergy Licensed Practical Nurse - Northtown (Full Time)
Allergy Licensed Practical Nurse - Northtown (Full Time)
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Job Description
Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 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 withover 1.5 million patient visits annually.
Our mission is to create theUltimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers support staff and all team members.
Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in theInc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Americalist for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also receivedGreat Place to Work certification. To learn more click here.
Schweiger Dermatology Groups Ultimate Employee Experience:
- 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(30hours per week)are eligible for:
- Medical (TeleHeathincluded) HSA/FSA DentalVisionon 1stof the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Your birthday isan additional personal holiday
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
- Pretax savings availablefor public transit commuters
- Parttimeemployees(less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
- Dental and Vision on 1stof the month after date of hire
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services
Job Summary: 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. This role will be in our Northtown Office. Allergy experience required.
Schedule: Full time 30 hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays during business hours of 7am to 7:30pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse Allergy
- 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.
- Observes records and reports patients vitals and reactions to treatments.
- Assesses patients needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
- Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
- Maintains accurate patient records document all visits in EMR.
- Assures patient stays for required observation time after injections.
- Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
- Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations informs 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 providers 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 articles journals and related materials; and by attending seminars and conferences as needed.
- Report improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to the supervisor.
- Perform inventory responsibilities including but not limited to ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.
Qualifications
- Previous Allergy experience required.
- Graduate from an LPN education program approved by the respective state Education Department.
- Pass the NCLEXPN examination.
- Active LPN license in the state working in required.
- CPR and AED Certifications required.
- Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
- Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
- Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
- Open availability to work during weekdays.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
Hourly Pay Range
$28 $31 USD
Schweiger Dermatology Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants whether internal or external because of race creed color age national origin ancestry religion gender sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information veteran status military status application for military service or any other class per local state or federal law.
Schweiger Dermatology Group does not require vaccination for COVID19 in order to be considered for employment; however some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.
Employment Type
Full-Time
