Medical Assistant - Allergy (Full Time)
About The Position
Schweiger is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Freehold Allergy Office. The Allergy Medical Assistant performs clinical, medical, and clerical tasks to support high-quality patient care and an efficient practice. The role requires previous healthcare experience and involves assisting with allergy procedures, supporting provider workflows, maintaining equipment and treatment rooms, and helping patients throughout their visits. The schedule is 30 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, within operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed. Schweiger describes its mission as creating the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for providers, support staff, and team members. It operates dermatology and allergy practices across multiple states and reports more than 2.5 million patient visits annually.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Medical Assistant certification.
- CPR and AED certifications.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with Outlook.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
- Strong follow-up skills and ownership/accountability.
- Professionalism, reliability, and dedication.
- Availability during office and/or scheduled hours.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
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 clinical department operating protocols and policies, particularly those related to allergy practice.
- Understand allergy treatments and procedures, including pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy, and anticipate provider needs.
- Adapt to provider workflows and support efficient patient care, 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 exam rooms for procedures and clean them after each visit.
- Assist providers with documenting 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, including other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including virtual care, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month after hire for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- 401(k) after 30 days of employment.
- Company-sponsored short-term disability for employees outside California.
- Pre-tax savings for public transit commuters.
- An additional personal holiday for the employee's birthday.
- Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
- Positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
