Medical Assistant- Allergy (Full Time)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant - Allergy supports providers and patients at Schweiger’s West Palm Beach office by performing clinical and clerical tasks in an allergy practice. The role promotes a professional, welcoming atmosphere and supports efficient, high-quality patient care. Duties include assisting with allergy testing and treatment, managing patient records and communications, maintaining rooms and equipment, and supporting office operations. The position is full time, scheduled for 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 the team is needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Medical Assistant certification.
- CPR and AED certifications.
- 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.
- Computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an allergy practice.
- Experience using 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 patient service and care.
- Understand and follow clinical department protocols and policies, particularly those related to allergy practice.
- Apply knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures, including pre-care and post-care instructions for allergy testing and immunotherapy.
- Adapt to provider workflows and support patient care and practice efficiency, including 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.
- Manage and restock allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
- Complete required training and continuing education within allotted time frames, focusing on allergy care.
- Assist physicians with skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections; prepare rooms for procedures and clean them after visits.
- Assist providers with documenting 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.
- Follow HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
- Perform additional office and patient-care tasks as needed and other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, including virtual care, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision for full-time employees, effective the first 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
