Medical Assistant -Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • New London, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a full-time Allergy Medical Assistant for its New London office. The role performs clinical, medical, and clerical tasks to support high-quality patient care and a welcoming office environment. The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients throughout allergy testing and treatment, including preparing rooms and equipment, assisting with procedures, maintaining records, communicating with patients, and helping with office operations. Previous healthcare experience is required. The schedule is 30 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, during operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flexibility to help cover the team is needed.

Schweiger is a dermatology and allergy practice with more than 580 healthcare providers and more than 170 offices across several states, serving over 2.5 million patient visits annually. The company describes its mission as creating the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for providers, support staff, and team members. It has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for seven consecutive years and is Great Place to Work certified.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• CPR certification.
• AED certification.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong patient-relations and customer-service skills.
• Strong follow-up skills and ownership/accountability.
• Professional, reliable, and dedicated work approach.
• Open availability during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional, welcoming atmosphere that supports quality patient service and care.
• Learn and follow clinical department protocols and policies, particularly those specific to allergy practice.
• Understand allergy treatments and procedures and provide appropriate patient support, including pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
• Anticipate provider needs, adapt to provider workflows, and support efficient patient care through scribing, record management, and patient communication.
• Check allergy testing equipment at the start of each shift and keep treatment rooms clean and stocked.
• Perform inventory tasks and stock allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete required training and continuing education within assigned time frames, with a focus 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 documenting treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, consents, and procedures according to established guidelines.
• Take payments, schedule 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 front desk or greeter duties when needed.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Perform additional office and patient-care tasks as needed and other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including virtual care, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week, effective the first day of the month after hire.
• HSA/FSA for eligible full-time employees.
• Dental and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees, effective the first day 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed