LPN - Part Time

Allergy Partners•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works as part of a team to support patient comfort and well-being and to assist in delivering professional medical care in accordance with Allergy Partners policies and procedures. The role performs functions and procedures identified by the provider, documents assessments, care delivery, patient condition, reactions, and progress, and serves as a liaison between providers and patients. It also reinforces patient and family education as requested by the provider and performs administrative duties that support patient care. Clinical work includes preparing patients for examinations and treatment, taking vital signs, assisting physicians, performing ordered allergy and breathing tests, administering injections within applicable state regulations and scope of practice, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, maintaining emergency equipment, and completing accurate electronic medical records and service charges. The position also supports referrals, authorizations, test scheduling, clinical supplies, and patient-related calls. The role additionally supports office operations, including opening and closing procedures, insurance verification, billing and coding, inventory, scheduling, financial processes, accounts receivable, medical record compliance, marketing, and management reporting. The employee must follow confidentiality, compliance, cybersecurity, training, and applicable clinical regulations and procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Understanding of OSHA guidelines for ambulatory practices.
Understanding of medical record documentation standards.
Understanding of medical coding based on medical record notes to support accurate billing.
Comfort using email and interacting with internet applications.
Knowledge of electronic medical records, practice management, and word processing software.
Good communication skills and ability to interact with physicians.
Neat, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a medical practice is preferred; completion of formal education will be taken into consideration.
CMA or RMA credential from an accredited program, or ABR-OE, preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, prepare them for exams or treatment, and take vital signs.
Assist physicians when requested.
Perform allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by a physician.
Perform spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for testing and treatment.
Provide patient education when appropriate.
Administer biologic injections and allergy injections as ordered and as permitted by state law, regulations, and scope of practice.
Obtain blood, buccal, or genetic samples as ordered and as permitted by state regulations.
Monitor patients for possible adverse reactions following allergy injections.
Maintain emergency equipment, including oxygen and the crash cart.
Answer patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
Scribe for providers as requested or required by the role.
Follow standardized protocols and workflows.
Obtain referrals and insurance authorizations as requested and needed.
Schedule radiology and laboratory tests and make specialist referrals as directed by a physician or provider.
Maintain clinical supply stock and medication samples.
Complete accurate documentation in patients’ electronic medical records for services personally provided.
Enter charges for services personally provided in accordance with company guidelines.
Collaborate with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes.
Maintain office operations, including opening and closing protocols.
Ensure accurate insurance verification, billing, and coding.
Oversee clinical supply and inventory management.
Collaborate with physicians on process improvements and provider scheduling.
Manage daily financial processes, including deposits, petty cash, and collections.
Review accounts receivable reports and support timely claims resolution.
Oversee medical record compliance and release processes.
Support marketing initiatives and community engagement.
Prepare and review financial and management reports with physicians and the Regional Operations Manager.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of practice management and other computer software relevant to job functions.
Complete assigned training, including CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and information security training, within designated timeframes.
Comply with company and departmental policies, participate in cybersecurity efforts, and report policy violations or cybersecurity incidents through appropriate channels.
Attend regular meetings and perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Practice Manager.
Comply with applicable clinical regulations, policies, procedures, and state and federal laws, and report incidents appropriately.
May cross-train on front-office activities, including answering phones, scheduling patients, taking payments, and other administrative tasks.