Allergy Specialist MA, LPN or RN, Dr. Jennifer Ker, Westgate - Cool Springs - Heritage Medical Associates

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.