Identifies patient allergies by testing patients according to practice protocols and physician’s preferred testing method; conducting breathing studies; documenting results in patient’s medical record; etc.
Supports allergy treatment plans by preparing allergy serums, mixing vials of antigens, etc. as ordered by physician, using appropriate method to administer allergy therapies; documenting reaction (if any) to allergy treatments in patient’s medical record; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; packaging and sending allergy medication for self-administration; educating patients about symptom management and treatment; etc.
Maintains adequate levels of antigens, serums, supplies and forms by establishing par levels; performing regular inventory; ordering as needed; checking shipments against packing slips; restocking shelves; etc.
Minimizes risk of adverse reaction/allergic crises by confirming patients’ identities with at least two (2) patient identifiers (e.g., photo ID, telephone number, date of birth, etc.); safely disposing of expired medication; calling patients with expired medication; paying close attention to details (dosage, volume, etc.) when preparing allergy medication; ensuring timely administration of allergy therapies; etc.
Minimizes risk of infection and cross-contamination by following sterile procedure guidelines; adhering to bloodborne pathogen standards and universal safety precautions, using personal protective equipment, etc.
Prepares patient for testing/injection by putting the patient at ease; obtaining medical history; recording vital signs; etc.
Ensures the completeness and integrity of department medical records and supports charge capture/billing objectives by selecting appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes; adhering to practice protocols for documenting information in patients’ medical records; verifying completeness, legibility and accuracy of all documentation; etc.
Supports continuity of care by taking/returning calls from allergy patients; following scripted questions designed to obtain information needed by physician to recommend course of action; documenting conversation in detail; consulting with a physician; conveying physician’s plan of care to patient, recognizing and responding to emergency situations as appropriate for her/his scope of practice.
Supports efficient office operation by ensuring exam rooms are clean and ready for patients before practice hours begin; adhering to appointment schedule as closely as possible; using any open slots in the appointment schedule for other essential functions listed above or to assist physicians or other departments/staff as needed or directed by her/his supervisor.
Maintain licensure and/or certification by obtaining CMEs and training as required, keeping up membership in professional associations, participating in staff meetings and in-services, attending conferences, meetings and workshops as directed or permitted, reading relevant journals, etc,
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critial Illness
- 401k
- PTO
- Scrub Allowance
- EAP
Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT required
- High school diploma or equivalenertificatt,
- Experience not required however, one (1) year healthcare experience; group practice setting preferred