Injection Room Nurse

Position Summary

The Injection Room/Front Office Nurse 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.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare the injection room area each morning

· Administer allergy injections

· Re-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinic 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

· Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols

· Other relevant duties as assigned by Director

· Perform and complete triage tasks

· Check emergency medications monthly and reorder, as needed

· Cross Train and support Clinic roles, as needed

· Regular closing of offices

· Potential travel to EKY regional clinics, as needed, for coverage

· Front Office Responsibilities:

o Check patients in/out and collect co-pays

o Schedule appointments

o Answer phones when needed

o End of day clinic charge reports

o Copy patient insurance cards and update information as needed

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication skills to include:

1. Ability to fluently speak and read English

2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals

3. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements

· Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted TN Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license

· 6 months’ experience in a medical office setting

· Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

· CPR certification required

· Valid Driver’s License required

· Active CPR Certification

· Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks

· Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Ability to work with patients directly and pleasantly

· Ability to work independently

· Strong computer skills

· Previous experience with EMR systems