Allergy Assistant

Ohio County Healthcare•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
Certified Medical Assistant or AB-ROE credential acquired within 3 months of employment or from date of eligibility.
Current BLS or acquired within 3 months of employment.
Basic keyboarding/computer skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant or AB-ROE credential at hire.
Experience working in clinical setting.
Experience working in allergy immunology clinic is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Expert in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Allergy
Allergy Skin Testing: Schedule testing, provide education, ensure consents/waivers completed, performs testing on scheduled date.
Sterile Compounding (mixing) of skin testing trays, patient tx trays, and serums
Administers Allergy Shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy – SCIT)
Administers Allergy Drops (Sublingual Immunotherapy – SLIT)
Able to identify anaphylaxis and implement the protocol effectively (adult/pediatric).
Maintains Patient List and required Inventories per USP 797 regulations, AO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines, and the standard operating procedures of the Allergy Program.
Monitors, orders, and stocks Allergy Clinic ALK Supplies
Temperature Monitor Lead (SensoScientific)
Sends Initial/Refill Rx for Medications & Supplies (Patient & Clinic)
Cleaning, Disinfection and restocking supplies within the allergy clinic between patients, daily, and per additional frequencies as required by USP 797 regulations for AECAs.
Liaison between clinic staff, clinic manager, allergy provider, and allergy program supervisor.
Assists in keeping Allergy Immunization Program Supervisor informed of changes in USP 797 guidelines as disturbed by AAOA, AO-HNS, or other state/federal programs.
Monitors Biohazards, sharps, and proper waste disposal.
Patient Education & Training: Home Injections & Dupixent
Staffing coverage in other clinic areas, as able per training/skill competency completed, as need determined.
Schedule allergy tests as needed, with teaching on medications to stop 1 week prior to testing
Preparing consent forms and information packets for skin testing
Identifies patients with Asthma and assesses their status by determining predicted peak flow meter value, safety zones (green, yellow, red), instructing patient how to perform test, calculating daily peak flow (average of 3 attempts by patient) to determine if safe to proceed with skin testing
Prepares multi-test dipwell trays in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use
Cleans/Disinfects work area prior to setting up testing supplies
Performs Prick test using multi-test II, measures wheal & flare results using appropriate measuring device, documents results and determines dilution level for intradermal testing using Multi-test II & Intradermal Skin Wheal Response for MQT Algorithm – Modified.
Performs intradermal testing, measures wheal/flare results, determines end point, and documents results on skin testing forms using Multi-test II & Intradermal Skin Wheal Response for MQT Algorithm – Modified.
Reviews testing results with patient and prepares paperwork for provider review
Maintains knowledge of USP797 guidelines for sterile compounding.
Maintains knowledge of AO-HNS and AAOA clinical practice guidelines that guide the standard operating procedures for Allergy Clinic.
Responsible for maintaining the inventory/list/log that keeps track of serum placement within tx trays and the required information for extracts & diluents.
Ensures patients receive a safe and effective allergy immunotherapy treatment plan of care is given as ordered.