Medical Assistant- Allergy (Full Time)
About The Position
Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice with a significant national presence, offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services. They are committed to providing the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment. Schweiger has been recognized for its rapid growth and has received Great Place to Work certification. This specific role is for a Full-Time Medical Assistant specializing in Allergy at their Throggs Neck Office. The position involves performing high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks within a medical setting, with a focus on allergy care. Previous healthcare experience is required, and allergy experience is preferred. However, the role is also open to candidates with no prior experience who demonstrate teamwork, attention to detail, and schedule flexibility, along with an interest in healthcare.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required
- Medical Assistant Certification required
- CPR and AED Certifications required.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Allergy experience is required.
- Open to no experience but has an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and detail oriented with a flexible schedule.
- Experience in an allergy practice preferred
- Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferred
- Experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred
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, including tasks such as scribing, managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.
Benefits
- Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
- Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
- Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
