Allergy Technician

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C • Suffolk, VA

19h

About The Position

The Allergy Technician administers allergy injections and works closely with a physician. The role also performs in-office procedures, including allergy testing, patch testing, and spirometry. Responsibilities include preparing allergy immunotherapy, monitoring and documenting patient symptoms and progress, recognizing and managing anaphylaxis, and contacting patients’ insurance companies to verify benefits for allergy testing and treatment.

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.
• Skill in communicating 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 recognize and manage anaphylaxis.
• 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.

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.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED