Medical Assistant / Allergy Tech

Elevate ENT Partners; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical group specializing in ENT and allergy care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant / Allergy Tech. Responsibilities include scheduling patient appointments, managing medical records, performing allergy skin testing, and administering immunotherapy injections. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, along with certifications as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Prior experience in an ENT or allergy setting is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment in Boca Raton, Florida.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or certification as an allergy technician may be required or preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) may be required.
• Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits.
• Greet patients and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain authorizations.
• Maintain organized medical records and assist with billing processes.
• Prepare patients for procedures and perform allergy skin testing.
• Administer allergy immunotherapy injections and educate patients about allergy management.
• Assist physicians during ENT procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proficiency in EMR systems

Knowledge of medical terminology

Allergy testing techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant program

Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certification as an Allergy Technician (CMAA)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant / Allergy Tech

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Administrative Duties

• Patient Scheduling: Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits, ensuring efficient use of time slots and coordination with other staff members.
• Patient Registration: Greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and update electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately.
• Insurance Verification: Verify patient insurance coverage, obtain authorizations for procedures or tests, and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries.
• Medical Records Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date medical records, including filing, scanning, and retrieving documents as needed.
• Billing and Coding: Assist with billing processes, including coding procedures and services accurately to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Supply Management: Monitor inventory levels of medical and office supplies, restock as needed, and coordinate supply orders with the administrative team.
• Communication: Facilitate communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers, both in person and over the phone.

Clinical Duties

• Patient Preparation: Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and prepare patients for procedures or examinations.
• Allergy Testing: Perform allergy skin testing, including prick tests and intradermal tests, and interpret results under the supervision of a physician.
• Immunotherapy Administration: Administer allergy immunotherapy injections according to physician orders, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about allergy triggers, avoidance strategies, medication usage, and the purpose of allergy testing and immunotherapy.
• Assist with Procedures: Assist physicians during ENT procedures, such as ear irrigation, nasal endoscopy, or throat examinations, by providing support and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Documentation: Document patient assessments, procedures performed, and treatment plans accurately in EMRs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
• Safety and Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols, maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment, and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program or certification as an allergy technician may be required or preferred.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) may be required. Additional certification as an Allergy Technician (CMAA) or Certified Clinical Allergy Specialist (CCAS) is desirable.
• Experience: Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.
• 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.
• Licensure: MA License Preferred