Medical Assistant Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Morristown, NJ

2d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice with over 580+ healthcare providers and 170+ offices across multiple states, offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services. They see over 2.5 million patient visits annually and are committed to creating the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment. Schweiger has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for seven consecutive years and is Great Place to Work certified. This role is for a Full-Time Medical Assistant - Allergy at their Morristown, NJ Office, responsible for performing high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Previous healthcare experience is required, and allergy experience is preferred.

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

• Allergy experience is preferred
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

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