Medical Assistant- Allergy (Part Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Mount Vernon, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a Medical Assistant for its allergy practice at the Mt. Vernon office. The role performs medical, clinical, and clerical tasks while promoting a professional and welcoming atmosphere for patients and providers. The Medical Assistant supports allergy care, adapts to provider workflows, and helps maintain efficient patient flow. The posting says applicants with no experience may be considered in its job summary, while the qualifications section specifies a minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience.

The schedule is listed as full time, 30 or more hours per week, with availability Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays during operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flexibility to help cover within a team environment is needed. The position may also assist with front desk or greeter duties and other office and patient-care tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required; the job summary also says the role is open to candidates with no experience who have an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and attention to detail.
• CPR and AED certifications are required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an allergy practice.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Experience with EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Experience with allergy testing, including skin prick tests, patch tests, and spirometry.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care for patients and providers.
• Know and follow standard operating protocols and policies for the clinical department and allergy practice.
• Understand allergy treatments and procedures, including pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy, and anticipate provider needs.
• Adapt to provider workflows and support efficient, high-quality care through tasks such as scribing, managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
• Check allergy testing equipment at the beginning of each shift and keep treatment rooms clean and stocked.
• Perform inventory duties and stock allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete required training and continuing education within the allotted time, focusing on allergy care.
• Assist the physician with skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections.
• Prepare exam rooms for procedures and clean them after each visit.
• Assist the provider in recording prescribed 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 workflows for Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
• Keep the office clean and remove waste.
• Cover the front desk or greeter role when needed.
• Apply working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Perform additional office and patient-care tasks as needed and other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time employees are eligible for dental and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month after the hire date.
• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
• Positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow.

What This Job Offers

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