Medical Assistant - Allergy (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 82,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401K

Short Term Disability

Transit pre-tax

Birthday personal day

Job summary

Schweiger Dermatology Group in Encinitas, CA is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant - Allergy to support our allergy practice. The Allergy Medical Assistant performs clinical, clerical, and front-desk duties, assisting with allergy testing, skin prick tests, immunotherapy injections, and pre-/post-care while maintaining supplies.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of MA experience, Medical Assistant Certification, CPR/AED, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• CPR and AED Certifications required.
• Experience with EMR software and scheduling systems preferred.
• Experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, spirometry) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable and dedicated employee.
• Open availability to work during office hours.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere for patients and the provider.
• Know standard operating protocols for the allergy practice and follow them.
• Assist with allergy procedures including skin tests, immunotherapy injections, and spirometry.
• Support provider workflow, manage patient records, and communicate with patients.
• Check equipment, stock supplies, and maintain treatment rooms.
• Handle payments, scheduling, and inventory tracking as needed.
• Learn new workflows including Klara paperwork and patient notifications.
• Maintain HIPAA & OSHA compliance and assist front desk when needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Medical Assistant

CPR / AED

EMR software

Outlook

Communication

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR software

Patient scheduling systems

Klara paperwork

Job description

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually.

Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.

Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here.

Schweiger’s Ultimate Employee Experience:

• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees(30+hours per week)are eligible for:

  • Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental,Visionon 1stof the month after hire date

  • 401K after 30 days of employment

  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)

  • Pre-tax savings availablefor public transit commuters

  • Your birthday isan additional personal holiday

• Part-timeemployees(less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
  • Dental and Vision on 1stof the month after date of hire
  • 401K after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

Job Summary:

Full-Time Medical Assistant - Allergy at our Encinitas Office. The Allergy Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Previous healthcare experience is required. Allergy experience is required.

Schedule:

Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday within operating hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Medical Assistant - Allergy

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and for the respective provider.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies that pertain to the clinical department, specifically within theallergypractice.
• Have thorough knowledge ofallergytreatments and procedures to appropriately care for the patient’s needs. Proficient in pre-care and post-care treatment instructions forallergytesting and immunotherapy. Fully understand provider to patient flow and anticipate the provider’s next steps.
• Adapt to the provider’s workflows and support the provider tomaximize quality patient care and efficiency of the practice, including tasks such as scribing,managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
• Check allallergytesting equipment at the beginning of each shift andmaintain all treatment rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking ofallergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame, with a focus onallergycare.
• Assist the physician inallergyprocedures, including skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections. Prep exam rooms for all procedures and properly clean exam rooms after every visit.
• Properly assist the provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization, obtaining consents, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visits as needed.
• Learn and adhere to new workflows including Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
• Keep the office clean and remove waste.
• Assist in covering the front desk or greeter role when the office needs.
• Working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• May be asked to do additional tasks for office and patient care as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required; experience in an allergy practice preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification required
• CPR and AED Certifications required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferred
• Experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Outlook
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent patient relations and customer services skills
• Strong follow up stills and ownership/accountability
• Must be professional, reliable, and dedicated employee
• Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance

Hourly Pay Range: $23 - $28.75

Schweiger, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

Schweiger does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.