Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Allergy Support

Allergy Partners; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Anderson, SC seeks a Clinical Support professional to coordinate patient care with physicians, assist with assessments, and administer medications per physician orders.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, performing spirometry, allergy testing and injections, documenting in medical records, maintaining supplies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
• Provides assistance to physician when requested.
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Performs patient education when appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
• Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
• Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
• Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Skills

Good communication skills

Neat, professional appearance

Comfortable using email

Knowledge of practice management and w

Education

High school degree required

CMA certificate required

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Email applications

Job description

Allergy Partners in Anderson, SC seeks a Clinical Support professional to coordinate patient care with physicians, assist with assessments, and administer medications per physician orders.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, performing spirometry, allergy testing and injections, documenting in medical records, maintaining supplies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Training and certifications may be required.