Medical Assistant -Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • New London, CT

3d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a full-time Allergy Medical Assistant for its New London office. The role performs clinical, medical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting while supporting providers and delivering high-quality patient care. The Medical Assistant is expected to create a professional, welcoming atmosphere; understand allergy protocols, treatments, procedures, and patient flow; and adapt to provider workflows to support safe and efficient care. Duties include assisting with allergy testing and immunotherapy, maintaining equipment and treatment rooms, managing records and communications, and helping with scheduling, payments, inventory, and front-desk coverage. The position requires previous healthcare experience and open availability during office hours, including weekdays and rotating Saturdays.

The schedule is full time, at least 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, within operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed. The hourly pay range is $20–$25.

Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical coverage (including virtual care), HSA/FSA, dental and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month after hire, 401(k) after 30 days of employment, company-sponsored short-term disability for employees outside California, pre-tax public transit savings, and an additional personal holiday for their birthday. The company also offers a positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow. Employees receive discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• CPR certification.
• AED certification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
• Strong follow-up skills and ownership/accountability.
• Professional, reliable, and dedicated work habits.
• Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an allergy practice.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Experience with allergy testing, including skin prick testing, patch testing, and spirometry.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances patient service and care.
• Know and follow standard operating protocols and policies for the clinical department and allergy practice.
• Understand allergy treatments and procedures, including pre-care and post-care instructions for testing and immunotherapy, and anticipate provider workflow needs.
• Adapt to provider workflows and support patient care and practice efficiency, including scribing, managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
• Check allergy testing equipment at the beginning of each shift and keep treatment rooms clean and stocked.
• Perform inventory tasks and stock allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete required training and continuing education within the allotted time, with a focus on allergy care.
• Assist physicians with skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections; prepare rooms for procedures and clean them after each visit.
• Assist providers in recording treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, consents, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visits as needed.
• Learn and follow new workflows, including Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
• Keep the office clean and remove waste.
• Cover the front desk or greeter role when needed.
• Apply working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Perform additional office and patient-care tasks as needed and other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including virtual care, for full-time employees of 30 or more hours per week, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• HSA/FSA for eligible full-time employees.
• Dental and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored short-term disability for non-California employees.
• Pre-tax savings for public transit commuters.
• An additional personal holiday for employees' birthdays.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
• Positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed