Medical Assistant - Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Encinitas, CA

1d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice with a significant national presence, offering comprehensive medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services. The company is committed to providing the Ultimate Patient Experience and fostering a positive work 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 Encinitas office. The primary responsibility is to perform high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks within an allergy practice setting, requiring previous healthcare and allergy experience.

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
• Previous healthcare experience is required
• Allergy experience is required

Nice To Haves

• 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 to enhance the quality of service and care for patients and providers.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies pertaining to the clinical department, specifically within the allergy practice.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures to appropriately care for patient needs, including proficiency in pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate the provider’s next steps.
• Adapt to provider workflows and support the provider to maximize quality patient care and practice efficiency, 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.
• Maintain working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• May be asked to do additional tasks for office and patient care as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• Medical (Virtual Care included)
• HSA/FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• 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
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

What This Job Offers

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