Allergy Technician

ENT ASSOCIATES•Trinity, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Allergy Technician serves as the primary clinical support for patients referred, following evaluation, by Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (ENTA) treating Physicians for Allergy Testing and ongoing immunotherapy. Functions independently being responsible for the daily operation, schedule and patient workflow, records documentation and maintenance, and allergy supplies of the office to which assigned. On occasion, the Allergy Technician may also be asked to perform non-clinical responsibilities to ensure continuity of operations throughout ENTA.

Requirements

High School education or GED equivalent.
Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians and staff.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision – making skills.
Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to think clearly in stressful situations and respond quickly.
The ability to attend work on a regular basis
The ability to adhere to safety rules and other reasonable regulations pertaining to the job
The ability to refrain from negativity or excessive irritability
The ability to work in cooperation with other workers

Nice To Haves

Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred.
RN/LPN preferred; Medical Assistant/Nurse Assistant Certification (PCT, SRT, Pharmacy Tech. & etc.) accepted with a preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient interview following referral from ENTA physician, orientating, and educating the patients regarding tests to be performed and treatments provided.
Updates or populates patient chart with relevant medical data; documents in the electronic Medical Record (EMR) any pertinent patient information.
Ensure a physician is always on premises during the operation of the Allergy Clinic.
Orders supplies for the Allergy Department
Ensure compliance with all provisions of the Allergy Policy Manual.
Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians; schedules ongoing immunotherapy, as required.
Maintains Allergy Testing set and Dip well trays.
Obtain Referrals for Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy as required by patient’s insurance company prior to the patient’s appointment and add to the EMR.
Ensure that patients have a scheduled appointment prior to being seen in the Allergy clinic.
Formulate and mix vials for patients prior to scheduled appointment (see policy manual).
Document progress of immunotherapy patients, convey any concerns to the appropriate physician, ensure patients are having a yearly physician “follow-up” appointment, and that patients are complying in obtaining an Epi pen or Auvi-Q.
Maintain a safe work environment (do not perform 2 allergy tests at the same time unless it is in a clinic where there are 2 allergy technicians).
Keep ER kit up to date.
Keep records of PPD’s and Hepatitis B vaccine for staff and physician on a yearly basis and administer vaccines for new employees.
Scan and forward records to all allergy clinics on a yearly basis.
Notify the Allergy Supervisor of any problems with patient care, equipment, or supplies in the clinic.