Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Allergy (Full Time)
Schweiger Dermatology Group · Stamford, CT · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$27–$33/hrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Absorb and 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.
- Absorb and interpret 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.
- Absorb and administer allergy shots and ensure provider is on site.
- Observe, record and report patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.
- Assess patients’ needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
- Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
- Maintain accurate patient records, document all visits in EMR.
- Absure patient stays for required observation time after injections.
- Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
- React appropriately in patient reaction situations, inform physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
- Absorb and 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 provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and sound knowledge base in the provision of quality patient care.
- Absorb and 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.
- Absorb and 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 NCLEX-PN 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.
Benefits
- Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for: Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
- Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for: Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services
Pay
Hourly Pay Range: $27-33
Schedule
Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7am-7pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.