![Nitara in rheumatology clinic](/cmsctx/pv/mdingwell/culture/en-US/wg/71a92893-5b8e-48dc-813c-8d73583ca087/readonly/0/ea/1/h/a65c3bb1dc04b5d1c13964073490033f6b5f7be901ff95d445b62d0ef33a7b57/-/getmedia/983c53d1-8c5f-40a7-95af-d797db2a6f64/Nitara-Richards_2?width=1200&height=619&ext=.jpg&uh=a7864aa542541ee956f2547aec9e196b3a444bd11b5c1a244483e2dadd267d0b&administrationdomain=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.scottishritehospital.org)
Sep 23, 2021 / Rheumatology
Get to Know our Staff: Nitara Richards, Rheumatology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
I am a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and work in the Rheumatology and Infusion clinic in Frisco.
What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?![](/cmsctx/pv/mdingwell/culture/en-US/wg/71a92893-5b8e-48dc-813c-8d73583ca087/readonly/0/ea/1/h/a65c3bb1dc04b5d1c13964073490033f6b5f7be901ff95d445b62d0ef33a7b57/-/getmedia/73f40ce7-452d-46c9-baba-d879075a210a/Emma-Lichtenberger-age-13-of-Frisco-Arthritis_10.JPG?width=175&height=277&uh=1ef9ec03083a4ac077589f1bcbb5d5fddf29e36a25fc06da41e6ab9016344d95&administrationdomain=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.scottishritehospital.org)
I work with our rheumatology patients when they receive their infusions. I also assist with clinic work, triage phone calls and various paperwork, etc.
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
My very first job was at Chick-fil-A. I been at Scottish Rite coming up on three years.
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
The people — everyone here is great!
What energizes you outside of work?
I love to workout.
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
I don’t really have a favorite team or sport, but I watch it all.
What is special about the place you grew up?
I grew up in New York and think that the diverse food and people make it a very special place.
What kind of music do you like? What’s the best concert you’ve been to?
I listen to all music and have actually never been to a concert.
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?
I would love to visit Bali!
I am a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and work in the Rheumatology and Infusion clinic in Frisco.
What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
I work with our rheumatology patients when they receive their infusions. I also assist with clinic work, triage phone calls and various paperwork, etc.
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
My very first job was at Chick-fil-A. I been at Scottish Rite coming up on three years.
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
The people — everyone here is great!
What energizes you outside of work?
I love to workout.
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
I don’t really have a favorite team or sport, but I watch it all.
What is special about the place you grew up?
I grew up in New York and think that the diverse food and people make it a very special place.
What kind of music do you like? What’s the best concert you’ve been to?
I listen to all music and have actually never been to a concert.
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?
I would love to visit Bali!