Certified Medical Assistant​/Allergy Tech

Certified Medical Assistant / Allergy Tech

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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