What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Allergy Partners?
We are Allergy Partners of Charleston SC! Recipients of Mt Pleasant Magazine's Best Allergy Practice Award, and Best Allergist award, as well as Mom's Choice Award for best Allergist! Allergy Partners of Charleston strives to be number one in Allergy care, while providing our team with a positive work environment where they can learn and grow. We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and help us continue our best-in-class service!
Monday - Friday) Work only one-half day Saturday a month with time and a half pay!
Allergy Partners will consider those with the following experience / certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Medical Assistants (MA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Clinical Support
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.
Other
Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
Attends all regular meetings.
Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub / department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor / Manager / Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
High school degree required
CMA certificate desirable
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
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 appearanceWork Location : In person
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