Allergy Specialist MA, LPN or RN, Dr. Cristina Carter, Westgate - Cool Springs - Heritage Medical Associates
Brentwood, TN 37027
About the Job
The Allergy Specialist is a member of the patient care delivery team and may perform clinical and administrative duties within scope of...Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to communicate clearly and perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as evidenced by knowledge of and/or skillset in the following:
Vital signs
Medical terminology
Medication administration and side effects
Clinic procedures and procedure equipment
Infection control guidelines and as applicable, sterile technique and sterilization process
Patient education
Documentation and charting
In addition, an individual must be able to:
Interpret and apply policies and procedures and adapt to changes
React calmy and effectively in emergency situations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Recognize problems and recommend solutions
Prior experience in a large multi-specialty physician practice and with electronic health records (EHR) is preferred.
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current state license to practice as a LPN or RN
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Medical Assistant (MA)
Possess a degree, diploma or certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant training program or training in the armed services OR
A minimum of 1-year prior experience functioning as a Medical Assistant in a clinic or hospital setting
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
If working as a float will need Valid TN Driver’s License and Proof of Valid Automotive Insurance
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs
Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
Ability to delineate between numeric numbers
Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.