Allergy Care Specialist & Medical Assistant

Sirven & Associates Allergy & Asthma Center; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirven & Associates Allergy & Asthma Center seeks a Medical Assistant/Allergy Tech to support administrative and clinical duties in a New York clinic. The role involves handling authorizations, medical records, billing, inventory, and coordinating care with physicians.

You will assist with allergy skin testing and immunotherapy under physician supervision. Ideal candidates have a CMA or RMA certification, experience in ENT/allergy clinics, and strong EMR skills, with MA licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a medical assistant program or allergy technician certification may be required or preferred.
• Certification as CMA or RMA required; additional certification as CMAA or CCAS desirable.
• Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, EMR proficiency, and knowledge of medical terminology and allergy testing techniques.
• MA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Obtain medication prior authorizations and assist patients with insurance inquiries.
• Administrative: Maintain organized medical records, filing, scanning, and retrieving documents.
• Administrative: Assist with billing and coding to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Administrative: Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and coordinate orders with admin team.
• Administrative: Facilitate communication between patients, physicians, and other providers.
• Administrative: Perform any additional duties as assigned by providers or management.
• Clinical: Escort patients to exam rooms, record vital signs, and prepare for procedures.
• Clinical: Perform allergy skin testing (prick and intradermal) and interpret results under physician supervision.
• Clinical: Administer allergy immunotherapy injections per orders and safety protocols.
• Clinical: Educate patients on triggers, treatment plans, and testing/immunotherapy purposes.
• Clinical: Document assessments and treatment plans in EMRs per regulatory standards.
• Clinical: Maintain infection control, cleanliness, and equipment sterilization.
• Clinical: Any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Allergy testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program or allergy technician certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

As a Medical Assistant/Allergy Tech your responsibilities typically involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. Here's a detailed job description:

Administrative Duties:

1. Medication Prior Authorization Management: Obtain authorizations for medications and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries.
2. Medical Records Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date medical records, including filing, scanning, and retrieving documents as needed.
3. Billing and Coding: Assist with billing processes, including coding procedures and services accurately to ensure proper reimbursement.
4. Supply Management: Monitor inventory levels of medical and office supplies, restock as needed, and coordinate supply orders with the administrative team.
5. Communication: Facilitate communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers, both in person and over the phone.
6. Additional Duties: Any additional tasks/duties as assigned to you by providers or management.

Clinical Duties:

1. Patient Preparation: Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, etc.), enter medical and medication history, and prepare patients for procedures or examinations.
2. Allergy Testing: Perform allergy skin testing, including prick tests and intradermal tests, and interpret results under the supervision of a physician.
3. Immunotherapy Administration: Administer allergy immunotherapy injections according to physician orders, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
4. Patient Education: Educate patients about allergy triggers, avoidance strategies, medication usage, and the purpose of allergy testing and immunotherapy.
5. Documentation: Document patient assessments, procedures performed, and treatment plans accurately in EMRs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
6. Safety and Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols, maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment, and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
7. Additional Duties: Any additional tasks/duties as assigned to you by providers or management.

Qualifications:

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program or certification as an allergy technician may be required or preferred.
2. Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is required. Additional certification as an Allergy Technician (CMAA) or Certified Clinical Allergy Specialist (CCAS) is desirable.
3. Experience: Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.
4. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, proficiency in EMR systems, and knowledge of medical terminology and allergy testing techniques.
5. Licensure: MA License Preferred

AAP/EEO Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at will be based on qualifications and job-related abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.