Schweiger Dermatology Group·North Wales, Pennsylvania
The LPN will provide general care and education to allergy patients, including administering allergy shots and performing lung function tests. They are also responsible for maintaining the immunotherapy room, documenting visits in the EMR, and assisting providers with prescriptions and prior authorizations.
Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually.
Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.
Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here [http://www.schweigerderm.com/about-us/jobs/].
Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy at our North Wales Allergy Office. 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. Previous allergy experience preferred.
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 provider’s 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.
Schweiger, 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 does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved LPN program, pass the NCLEX-PN, and hold an active LPN license and CPR/AED certifications. Previous allergy experience and proficiency with EMR software and Microsoft Office are preferred.
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.
Market context
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