Allergy Assistant - Midwest ENT (Part Time)

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 a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. PURPOSE OF JOB: Ohio County Healthcare owned provider practices bring together caring people, excellent facilities, equipment, and other resources in a way that provides a high standard of patient care and makes a difference in the health and lives of our patients and community. MISSION STATEMENT: Ohio County Healthcare owned provider practices bring together caring people, excellent facilities, equipment, and other resources in a way that provides a high standard of patient care and makes a difference in the health and lives of our patients and community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (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.
Other requirements as outlined in OCH Policies and Procedures (personnel policies, employee health policies, knowledge and competencies/skills to perform job responsibilities).
Basic keyboarding/computer skills required
Self-motivated and 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.

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 mgr, 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.