Allergy Technician

lvhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support allergy care teams in Allentown. You will assist with immunotherapy, schedule testing and injections, and manage front desk duties within a physician practice setting.

The role requires a specialized Medical Assistant diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with EMR, word processing, and Excel. BLS certification is required upon hire. Day shifts, onsite at 1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• 3 years recent experience in a physician office practice setting.
• Ability to adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Documents progress of immunotherapy patients and conveys concerns to physicians.
• Identifies and evaluates each patient and administers allergy injections/vial challenge.
• Answers allergy department related calls and retrieves messages from voicemail.
• Counsels allergy patients with arm reactions or increased symptoms; documents and advises providers.
• Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians and schedules ongoing immunotherapy.
• Reviews allergy records for yearly evaluation with a physician and schedules allergy injection/new patient appointments; records and prepares allergy serum reports.
• Creates allergy endpoint sheets, compiles allergy serum list, completes paperwork for serum mailings, and completes superbills for serum mailings.
• Formulates and mixes vials for patients prior to scheduled appointment.
• Mixes vials for current allergy patients and gives scheduled injections.
• Conducts percutaneous and intradermal allergy testing and scans results into the EMR.

Skills

EMR

Word processing

Excel

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Associate degree (preferred CMA)

Job description

Summary

Provides critical support to physicians, performs skin tests, and administers allergy shots. Functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team to provide selected clinical care to patients under the direction of an LPN, RN, or medical provider. Performs clerical/administrative duties associated with medical practice front desk operations.

Job Duties

• Documents progress of immunotherapy patients and conveys any concerns to the appropriate physician.
• Identifies and evaluates each patient and administers allergy injections/vial challenge.
• Answers allergy department related phone calls and retrieves messages from allergy department voicemail.
• Counsels allergy patients with arm reactions or increased symptoms; documents and advises providers.
• Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians and schedules ongoing immunotherapy.
• Reviews allergy records for yearly evaluation with a physician and schedules allergy injection/new patient appointments; records and prepares allergy serum reports.
• Creates allergy endpoint sheets, compiles allergy serum list, completes paperwork for serum mailings, and completes superbills for serum mailings.
• Formulates and mixes vials for patients prior to scheduled appointment.
• Mixes vials for current allergy patients and gives scheduled injections.
• Conducts percutaneous and intradermal allergy testing and scans results into the EMR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant
• 3 years recent experience in a physician office practice setting.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Allentown- 1605 N Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, variable shifts

Department: 1012-35146 LVPG-L Allentown Asthma & Allergy