Medical Assistant- Allergy (Part Time)

United Skin Specialists LLC; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (full-time)

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

401K after 30 days of employment

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Schweiger Dermatology Group in Glen Carbon is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to perform high-quality clinical, medical and clerical tasks in a busy allergy practice. Schedule: Part-time, less than 30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7:00am–7:30pm.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience, Medical Assistant Certification, CPR/AED certification, and familiarity with EMR software and patient

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 pertaining to the clinical department, specifically within the allergy practice.
• Assist the physician in allergy procedures, including skin prick tests, patch tests, spirometry, and immunotherapy injections.
• Prep exam rooms for all procedures and properly clean exam rooms after every visit.
• Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visits as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Computer savvy

Outlook

Open availability

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR software

Patient scheduling systems

Outlook

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.

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
• Vision on 1st of 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 available for public transit commuters
• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday

Part-time Employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:

• Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
• 401K after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

Job Summary

Part Time Medical Assistant at our Glen Carbon Office. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. We employ college graduates and gap year students who have an interest in the medical field, whether you have majored in the sciences or are switching tracks, we want to help you on your journey! Schedule: Part time, less than 30 hours per week. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7:00am-7:30pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the allergy practice.
• Have thorough knowledge of allergy treatments and procedures to appropriately care for the patient’s needs.
• Proficient in pre-care and post-care treatment instructions for allergy testing 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 to maximize quality patient care and efficiency of the practice, including tasks such as scribing, managing patient records, and assisting with patient communication.
• Check all allergy testing equipment at the beginning of each shift and maintain all treatment rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of allergy-related supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame, with a focus on allergy care.
• Assist the physician in allergy procedures, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Vaccination and COVID-19

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.

Why Join us

At Schweiger, we believe you're looking for more than just a job—you’re seeking a meaningful career, real growth opportunities, and a team that supports your success. With hundreds of locations and millions of patients served, we’re proud to be the leading dermatology group in the nation. Here, you’ll find a place here to thrive, grow, and make a difference every day. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team delivering the ultimate patient experience—together.