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 fostering a great working environment. This specific role is for a Full-Time Medical Assistant in their Upper East Side Allergy Office. The Allergy Medical Assistant is responsible for performing high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks within an allergy practice setting. Previous healthcare and allergy experience are required. The position involves promoting a professional atmosphere, understanding allergy treatments and procedures, assisting physicians with allergy procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining treatment rooms. The role also includes administrative tasks such as patient communication, record management, and potentially assisting with front desk duties. A strong understanding of HIPAA & OSHA compliance is necessary.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required
- Experience in an allergy practice 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
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
