We're Hiring!

Belinda McCormick • October 17, 2017

Spero Wellness Clinic is now accepting applications for a part-time RN!

Please apply directly through our job posting on Indeed.com.


Spero Wellness Clinic is the Chippewa Valley’s first direct pay functional medicine clinic. Spero is Latin for hope and that is exactly what Spero Wellness Clinic wants to be for its patients—a hope for better health. Our mission is to provide personalized, cost-effective, functional medicine and primary care services for individuals and families— treating the whole person with the goal of achieving a longstanding patient-provider partnership, mutually working towards health and wellness.


We are seeking a friendly, reliable and compassionate person to join our growing team as a part-time RN. This is a critical position within the clinic, as you will be the liaison between the provider and the patient, interacting with patients in person, on the phone and via our secure patient portal. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task and a personal interest in a natural approach to health & wellness are essential. We are a new clinic (opened January 2017) and are a looking for someone with a passion for patient centered care, who is comfortable in a start-up environment and has a strong vision for the future.


This position will start out at 24 hours a week, typically working 8am – 5pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday with occasional Tuesday or Thursday coverage as needed. There is the possibility of a full-time position in the future. Tentative start date is the middle of November.


Clinical Duties:

·Rooming patients: Collecting & documenting vitals, taking a brief medical history & reviewing meds, allergies and confirming past    medical/social/family history as time permits

·Performing phlebotomy and preparing lab specimens for pickup

·Inserting peripheral IV’s and running UVLrx therapy

·Explaining collection process for specialty lab tests

·Answering patient questions in person, on our patient portal and over the phone

·Assisting in the completion of patient forms (i.e. FMLA forms, school physical forms etc)

·Occasional scribing duties for Dr. Gering for new patient intake visits

·Arranging patient referrals & appointments

·Assist with patient scheduling, check-in/checkout and answering phones if reception staff is out or is occupied with another patient

·Maintaining electronic patient medical records, including scanning of paper records, electronic filing of faxed records/lab results and abstraction of intake forms/outside records

·Cleaning/stocking patient rooms and cleaning of equipment when necessary

·Acting as liaison for specialty lab companies


Job Qualifications:

·Required license or certification: Registered Nurse (RN)

·Required experience: minimum of 2 years prior nursing and phlebotomy experience

·Licensed in WI or the ability to become licensed by start date

·Prior experience in a functional medicine environment strongly preferred by not required


Desired personal characteristics:

oPersonal interest in a natural approach to health & wellness

oWilling and eager to learn new things in the evolving field of functional medicine

oPatience, kindness and good sense of humor

oFlexibility and a team approach to patient care

oDetail oriented, organized, meticulous

oProfessional appearance and demeanor

oProficiency with electronic health records

oSelf-starter with the ability to work independently

oPunctual, responsible and reliable

oMaintains strict confidentiality, following all HIPAA requirements

oWillingness to complete a brief Meyers Briggs personality inventory prior to hire at www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test


Hours & Benefits:

·Salary: $28 - $32 per hour based on experience

·Hours: 24 hours per week initially with the possibility of a full-time position in the future

·Paid holidays if they fall on your typical work day

·2 weeks (6 days) of vacation per calendar year with increased vacation time if hours increase

·Flexible schedule as a part-time employee - time off as needed for personal/family needs, assuming job duties can be covered by other personnel

·Discounted fees for provider visits (for personal use and that of immediate family members, up to a maximum that is TBD based on the situation)

·Supplements and lab tests at cost (for personal use and that of immediate family members, up to a maximum that is TBD based on the situation)

·UVLrx treatments (if needed) at cost


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