Medical Assistant - Allergy (Full Time)
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 emphasizes creating an 'Ultimate Patient Experience' and 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 North Wales Allergy Office. The Allergy Medical Assistant is expected to perform high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks within a medical setting, with previous healthcare experience being a requirement.
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
- 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 patient service and care.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies specific to the clinical department and allergy practice.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures, including proficiency in pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
- Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate the provider’s needs.
- Adapt to provider workflows, supporting them to maximize patient care quality and practice efficiency, including tasks like scribing, managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
- Check allergy testing equipment at the start of each shift and maintain clean, stocked treatment rooms.
- Perform inventory management and stocking of allergy-related supplies and equipment.
- Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame, focusing on allergy care.
- Assist the physician in allergy procedures such as skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections.
- Prepare and clean exam rooms for procedures and visits.
- Accurately record prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, obtain consents, and document procedures.
- Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visits.
- Learn and adhere to new workflows, including Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
- Maintain office cleanliness and waste removal.
- Assist with front desk or greeter roles when needed.
- Ensure working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
- Perform additional tasks for office and patient care as needed.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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 (for part-time employees)
- 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
