What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - EMT Certified or Non EMT-Certified position at AllerVie Health?
Medical Assistant - EMT Certified or Non-EMT Certified, Full-time, Panama City, FL
Job Summary:
AllerVie is currently seeking a Medical Assistant, ideally EMT-B certified, to join its growing organization. The Medical Assistant assists care teams in obtaining a comprehensive medical history of patients, reconciling medications, and appropriately documenting the electronic medical record. This position requires competency and knowledge of general allergy practice, procedures, and medications, and assists with allergy testing, diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy. This role operates in a team-based environment with a shared goal of providing safe and equitable care to all patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
AllerVie is currently seeking a Medical Assistant, ideally EMT-B certified, to join its growing organization. The Medical Assistant assists care teams in obtaining a comprehensive medical history of patients, reconciling medications, and appropriately documenting the electronic medical record. This position requires competency and knowledge of general allergy practice, procedures, and medications, and assists with allergy testing, diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy. This role operates in a team-based environment with a shared goal of providing safe and equitable care to all patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates appropriate technique for obtaining vital signs to include Ht/Wt. BP, Pulse, RR, Temp, and O2 saturation
- Obtain spirometry and Niox testing on patients demonstrating appropriate technique and patient coaching
- Competency and knowledge of general allergy practice, procedures, and medications. Understands the process of testing, diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy
- Keep exam rooms well stocked and clean
- Communicate in an effective and timely manner with the Department Lead and/or the appropriate members of the management team as needed for clinical, supply, HR, facilities, or billing matters
- Display a high level of professionalism in patient/parent interactions, adhering to HIPAA. Provide anticipatory guidance as to visit flow for patients upon triage
- Ability to appropriately document activities in EMR
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- This position may be required to travel to other clinics for staffing needs
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Previous experience working with patients in a medical setting.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program and Medical Assistant certification preferred.
- Current EMT-B certification preferred, but not required.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of EMR system
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
When you join AllerVie, you join a crucial workforce that provides meaningful care and service to our allergy patients. We value the knowledge and experience you bring to AllerVie and we reward your efforts and dedication with a competitive compensation and benefits offering that allow you to offer your best to our patients.
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer HSA contribution
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental benefit offerings
- 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
AllerVie Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
