Medical Assistant- Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Smithtown, NY

4d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a full-time Allergy Medical Assistant for its Smithtown office. The role is responsible for performing high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting and supporting providers to deliver patient care and efficient office operations. The position requires previous healthcare experience and at least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

The Medical Assistant promotes a professional, welcoming atmosphere; follows clinical protocols and policies; and applies knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures, including pre- and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy. The role assists physicians with allergy procedures, supports provider workflows, maintains patient records and communications, prepares and cleans treatment rooms, and helps with inventory, payments, scheduling, and front-desk coverage as needed.

This is a full-time schedule of 30 or more hours per week, with availability Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays during office operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is required. The hourly pay range is $21.50–$27.

Schweiger describes its mission as creating the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for providers, support staff, and team members. It reports having more than 580 healthcare providers and more than 170 offices across multiple states, serving over 2.5 million patient visits annually.

Requirements

• At least two 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 approach to work.
• Open availability during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Previous healthcare experience.

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.
• Computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances patient service and care.
• Understand and follow clinical department protocols and policies, particularly those related to allergy practice.
• Apply knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures and provide appropriate pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
• Anticipate provider needs and adapt to provider workflows to support quality care and practice efficiency.
• Assist with scribing, patient records, and patient communication.
• Check allergy testing equipment at the beginning of each shift and keep treatment rooms clean and stocked.
• Perform inventory and stocking responsibilities for allergy-related supplies and equipment.
• Complete required training and continuing education within the allotted time, focusing 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 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.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Perform additional office and patient-care tasks as needed, including other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including virtual care, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• HSA/FSA for eligible full-time employees, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time and part-time employees, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time and part-time employees, 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 savings for public transit commuters.
• An additional personal holiday for the employee’s birthday.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.

What This Job Offers

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