Medical Assistant (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 is committed to providing the Ultimate Patient Experience and fostering a great working 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 services at our Garden City Office. The Allergy Medical Assistant will be responsible for performing high-quality medical, clinical, and clerical tasks within a medical setting. While no prior experience is required, an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and attention to detail with schedule flexibility are valued.
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 the quality of service and care for patients and the provider.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies pertaining to the clinical department, especially within the allergy practice.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures to provide appropriate patient care. Be proficient in pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
- Fully understand provider to patient flow and anticipate the provider’s needs.
- Adapt to the provider's workflows and support them to maximize quality patient care and practice efficiency, 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 stock allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
- Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame, focusing 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 them after each visit.
- Properly assist the provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, prescriptions, prior authorizations, 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.
- Apply working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
- May be asked to perform additional tasks for office and patient care as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
