Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists is a privately-owned specialty practice that cares about finding the cause of patient’s allergy and asthma symptoms. We are well known for our thorough work-up so the best treatment can be offered to help our patients feel better.
A nonexempt position responsible for day-to-day operation of the Allergy Laboratory, this includes skin testing, administering allergy injections and preparation of allergy vaccines, other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Promote team ethics and professionalism.
- Administer skin tests to patients as ordered by physician.
- Administer allergy injections to patients as ordered by the physician and record in Allergy Lab System.
- Explain procedures and treatments in a calm, professional, pleasant manner to patient to gain cooperation and understanding.
- Responsible for the safety and comfort of the patient.
- Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions.
- Notify Allergy Laboratory Supervisor/Manager and/or provider of any adverse reactions to skin testing or allergy injections.
- Enter vaccine orders into Allergy Lab System for making new vaccine.
- Prepare individual patient vaccine as ordered by the provider.
- Conduct immunotherapy instruction, home immunotherapy instruction, and epinephrine administration instruction, as needed.
- Prepare extract solution for testing and verify expiration dates.
- Document phone conversations recording pertinent patient information.
- Respond to critical patient incidents using nursing standards, policies, procedures.
- Maintain skin test rooms, injection rooms and extract lab in an orderly manner.
- Other duties as assigned by Allergy Laboratory Supervisor/Manager.
- Assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
- Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights and sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
- Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists confidentiality policy.
- Represents Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists in a positive and professional manner.
Education: Current Licensed Practical Nurse License or Registered Nurse and current CPR certification.
Experience: One year of experience in family, pediatric or internal medicine private practice.