Lvn - Santa Cruz, United States - Allergy and Asthma Associates

Allergy and Asthma Associates

Verified Company

Santa Cruz, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Our 7-physician specialist office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-time LVN to join our busy and fast-paced practice.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have great interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to multitask while being well organized.
Dedication to providing excellent patient care.
Preferably bilingual in Spanish.
Fulltime Position offers Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
Salary is commensurate based on experience

Job Duties:

Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Performs PFT's, inhalation therapy, EKG's, shots, skin testing, and cultures per office procedures.
Sets up billing information, asthma status, and noshow information on all shot records for all new patients going on shots.
Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
Triage calls as needed.
Screens doctors' messages and makes decisions on patient calls to alleviate the physician workload. Follows protocols as to what decisions can and cannot be made by a LVN.
Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
Gives shots and judges reactions promptly and accurately.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician.