Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)/Front Office Coordinator

Family Allergy & Asthma · Milford, OH · 5 days ago

On-siteOTHRPart-time

About the Role

The Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)/Front Office Coordinator 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare the injection room area each morning
Administer allergy injections
Re-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinical procedure
Complete daily log of charges and total at end of day
Collect co-pays and write 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

Front Office Responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications

Education: A compact nursing license is required to practice in the state of Kentucky and Ohio. LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program. RN: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Certifications/Licensure: Current, valid, compact LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Kentucky and Ohio; current, valid CPR certification; valid driver's license.

Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of related nursing experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit. On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Specific communication abilities required by this job include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; lighting is in the standard range. The employee is subject to infectious waste, potential exposure to allergens in concentrated forms, diseases and conditions.