Allergy Medical Assistant (Gap Year) (Pre- Med)

Charleston ENT & Allergy; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Charleston ENT & Allergy is hiring an Allergy Medical Assistant (Gap Year) to join a growing team. This full-time role offers hands-on clinical exposure for pre-med students, including support with allergy testing, immunotherapy, and lab tasks.

You will work closely with physicians and staff, gain experience across front- and back-office duties, and help ensure high-quality patient care throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Pre-med gap year student seeking clinical exposure in a busy medical practice.
• Willingness to perform direct patient care and assist with allergy testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work up clinic patients for Allergists and obtain histories.
• Assist with skin, PCN, patch testing, and lung function testing.
• Administer allergy injections and prepare immunotherapy materials.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic lab duties.
• Coordinate testing, scheduling, and pre-certifications.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Clinical assistance

Communication with patients

Education

Pre-medical student

Tools

Allergy testing equipment

Immunotherapy support

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1997, Charleston ENT & Allergy has rapidly grown into South Carolina's largest private ear, nose, throat, and allergy practice. From our award-winning physicians and audiologists, to our caring support staff and administrators, Charleston ENT & Allergy owes its success to the talents and energies of our most valuable resource - our people.

Benefits

Charleston ENT & Allergy offers competitive compensation, profit sharing, generous paid time off, seven paid holidays, and 401(k). Full time employees are offered benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD Insurance, Basic & Voluntary Life, and other practice-specific perks are available after a waiting period.

Locations and Team

With 17 offices located in Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester, Lexington, Orangeburg, and Richland counties, Charleston ENT & Allergy employs over 300 outstanding professionals. Please see our current open positions below. We are always on the lookout for top talent, and we look forward to meeting you!

Position Title

Allergy Medical Assistant (Gap Year) (Pre- Med)

Job Description

Charleston ENT & Allergy has immediate openings for full-time Allergy Medical Assistants to join our rapidly growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for pre-med, pre-PA, or other pre-health students taking a gap year who are looking to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience before continuing their education.

Our Allergy Medical Assistants work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and patients and are involved in nearly every aspect of the allergy department. From assisting with patient care and allergy testing to supporting immunotherapy and lab processes, this role provides valuable exposure to the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice.

Because this position combines direct patient care, clinical procedures, laboratory responsibilities, and administrative experience, gap year students have the opportunity to build a well-rounded clinical foundation while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

Customer service is also a major part of this role. Our Allergy MAs interact with patients throughout the day and play an important role in making sure each patients' allergy care needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Work up clinic patients for our Allergists
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs and reconcile medications
• Assist with and perform various types of allergy and diagnostic testing, including:
  • Skin testing
  • Penicillin (PCN) testing
  • Patch testing
  • Lung function testing
• Administer allergy injections
• Mix allergy serum for patient immunotherapy
• Perform phlebotomy and other laboratory duties
• Triage patients and assist physicians with patient care and procedures
• Assist with prescription requests
• Scan and document patient test results and other clinical information
• Contact insurance companies to obtain pre-certifications for testing and procedures
• Schedule testing and follow-up appointments
• Float between front- and back-office responsibilities as needed

Why This Is a Great Gap Year Opportunity

For students preparing for medical school, PA school, or another healthcare graduate program, this position offers the chance to spend your gap year gaining real-world clinical experience rather than simply observing it. You'll interact directly with patients, develop practical clinical skills, work alongside physicians, and gain a deeper understanding of patient care and medical practice operations.

Skills & Requirements