Medical Assistant: Allergy - Garden City (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Garden City, NY

139d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also received Great Place to Work certification.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required; experience in an allergy practice preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• CPR and AED Certifications required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferred.
• Experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer services skills.
• Strong follow up skills and ownership/accountability.
• Must be professional, reliable, and dedicated employee.
• Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and for the respective provider.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies that pertain to the clinical department, specifically within the allergy practice.
• Have thorough knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures to appropriately care for the patient's needs.
• Proficient in pre-care and post-care treatment instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
• Fully understand provider to patient flow and anticipate the provider's next steps.
• Adapt to the provider's workflows and support the provider to maximize quality patient care and efficiency of the practice.
• Check all allergy testing equipment at the beginning of each shift and maintain all treatment rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame, with a focus on allergy care.
• Assist the physician in allergy procedures, including skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections.
• Prep exam rooms for all procedures and properly clean exam rooms after every visit.
• Properly assist the provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization, obtaining consents, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visits as needed.
• Learn and adhere to new workflows including Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
• Keep the office clean and remove waste.
• Assist in covering the front desk or greeter role when the office needs.
• Working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• May be asked to do additional tasks for office and patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Medical (TeleHealth included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date.
• 401K after 30 days of employment.
• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday.
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability.
• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed