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Full-Time Medical Assistant - AllergySchweiger 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.Job Summary: Full-Time Medical Assistant - Allergy at our Throggs Neck 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. Open to no experience but has an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and detail oriented with a flexible schedule.Schedule: Full time, 30+ hours. 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.Medical Assistant - AllergyPromote 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.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required; experience in an allergy practice preferredMedical Assistant Certification requiredCPR and AED Certifications required.Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferredExperience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferredMust be computer savvy and familiar with OutlookStrong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsExcellent patient relations and customer services skillsStrong follow up stills and ownership/accountabilityMust be professional, reliable, and dedicated employeeOpen availability to work during office and/or scheduled hoursWorking knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA complianceHourly Pay Range: $21.5-$27Schweiger, 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.
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bronx, NY, 10465, US
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