Allergy Technician

TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP P C • Suffolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Allergy Technician administers allergy injections and works closely with physicians to perform in-office procedures, including allergy testing, patch testing, and spirometry. The role also includes preparing allergy immunotherapy, monitoring and documenting patient symptoms and progress, recognizing and managing anaphylaxis, and contacting patients’ insurance companies to confirm benefits for allergy testing and treatment. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time clinical support position at ENT Specialists Suffolk in Suffolk, Virginia. The position is listed as entry level, with travel of up to 25%. Compensation starts at $16.00 per hour; the final hourly rate depends on the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.
• Knowledge of proper administration of prick, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections.
• Knowledge of how to interpret patients’ symptoms and progress on immunotherapy.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse publics.
• Skill in blood draws for food allergy.
• Skill in performing spirometry testing.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods, sit for extended periods, and climb or balance for limited periods.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds; ability to grasp and hold up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to hear normal voice-level communications in person or by telephone, speak clearly and understandably, and smell.

Nice To Haves

• Six to twelve months of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer allergy injections.
• Perform ordered diagnostic procedures, including allergy tests, prick and intradermal skin testing, and spirometry.
• Formulate and prepare allergy immunotherapy.
• Identify signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and manage anaphylaxis.
• Document patient symptoms and progress with immunotherapy.
• Contact patients’ insurance companies before visits to confirm benefits for allergy testing and treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED