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- 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 tasks in Triage throughout the day
- Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets
- Prepare I.D. and scratch trays
- Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure
- 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
- Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
- Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices as needed
- Regular closing of offices
- Train new staff as needed, or directed
- Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms:
- Other relevant duties as assigned by Director and/or Manager
- 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
- Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted OH Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license
- 1 to 2 years nursing experience 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
Front Office/Shot Room Nurse - Newark, United States - Family Allergy & Asthma
Description
Job TypeFull-time
Description
The Clinic 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.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
o Submits electronically/faxes new prescriptions and refill prescriptions according to physician orders
o Acquire pre-certs/prior authorizations for patient needs
o Follows through in a timely manner on patients' requests
o Records and maintains complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications regarding medical care according to the standard medical record documentation requirements
o Retrieves messages from phone and electronic submissions in a timely manner and responds to patient needs according to medical priority
o Assists the patient by acquiring the appropriate appointment, as needed
o Other tasks as needed and/or delegated
o Obtain prior authorizations as needed
Abilities, Knowledge and Skills
Effective communication skills to include:
Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements