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Calling all college students

Calling all College Students If you are a college student home for the summer, this is a great time to schedule your well exam with Raleigh Pediatric Associates before you need to return to school in the fall.  We continue to see all of our patients through the age of 22.  Young adulthood brings about many changes and it is important to continue to see a physician regularly to take...

Infant Formula Shortage information

Infant Formula Shortage Information All reports indicate that the formula shortage is expected to continue for several more months.  The FDA , formula manufacturers and other agencies are doing all they can to resolve this crisis.  This is a helpful grid showing  Infant_Formula_Substitutes and the AAP's Healthy Children website linked here has really good practical advice for dealing with the current infant formula shortage. If you need additional assistance or...

We are hiring! (PRN Front Desk Associate)

PRN Front Desk Associate Our Raleigh office is seeking a PRN (as needed) front desk associate. Job responsibilities may include patient check-in and check-out, insurance verification, scheduling appointments. Candidates will be cross-trained in multiple front office positions, with the potential to transition to a full-time or regular part-time schedule once available. Number of work hours and schedule will vary each week, according to staffing needs. Candidate must have a flexible...

New Telehealth system 5/2/2022

New Telehealth system in use beginning May 2, 2022 Beginning Monday, May 2, we will transition to Klara, our secure texting platform, for all telehealth/video visits.  For all scheduled telehealth appointments, you will receive a text link to connect to www.patient.klara.com to join the video visit with your doctor.  One of our clinical staff will contact you to prepare for the visit prior to the appointment and send the link...

COVID 19 test and vaccine updates April 2022

COVID TESTING: Cases are way down but COVID 19 is still present.  You should get tested for COVID as soon as possible if you have symptoms, and after five days if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19. Seek medical attention immediately for serious symptoms such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, or bluish lips or face. Visit this page...

We are hiring!

RN/LPN Career Opportunities Raleigh Pediatric Associates is actively looking for well qualified and motivated nurses to fill a full time position on our clinical team. PEDIATRIC OFFICE EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED The position involves direct patient care and telephone triage during weekday and occasional weekend hours. Duties include patient education, vitals, medication preparation, injections and assisting with minor procedures as needed. Strong computer skills, time management and ability to work well...

KLARA: Introducing a new way to reach our practice

KLARA: Introducing a new way to reach our practice Raleigh Pediatric Associates is committed to providing our patients with convenient access to our team, and we know that calling is not always easy for you. That’s why we now offer the ability for patients to reach out to us using messaging by Klara! What types of things can I message the practice about over Klara? Medical Advice Prescription refills or...

Formula Recall 2/22/2022

Important Recall Notice from Abbott Nutrition regarding Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powder formula. If you or someone you know uses one of these powder formulas, please stop using immediately and check the lot number on the can by going to the Similac Recall website. (click the yellow banner at the top to check your formula lot number) https://www.similac.com/home.html Formulas not produced at the Sturgis, Michigan facility were not affected.

Flu Vaccine news

Flu Vaccine News We have received our seasonal influenza vaccine in both office. We began giving the flu shot to anyone who is in the office for a regular appointment (9/15) and are working on details for our outdoor, drive-up flu shot clinics to begin in October. As soon as all the plans are in place, we will send out the link to self-schedule a flu shot appointment for your child....

Virtual Telehealth Appointment

Virtual Telehealth Appointment We are now able to offer  virtual TELEHEALTH appointments using a new system called doxy.me. Please call our office to schedule a virtual appointment.  Once you have scheduled an appointment you will receive an email with the link (or click the link below) to the virtual waiting room to connect with the physician at the designated time.  Not every visit can be completed this way but for...