What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allergy Mixer position at SENTA Partners?
The Allergy Mixer follows clinic protocols and develops immunotherapy vials for patients of South Carolina ENT (SCENT) under the direction of physicians, providers, clinical director and other managers. The Allergy Mixer supports the goals and the objectives of SCENT and must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Requirements
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- Mixes, dilutes, and prepares serum for patient allergy injections
- Coordinates with clinic personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in serum mixing and preparation
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- Tracks inventory and may order supplies and materials needed for allergy vial mixing
- Other allergy and mixing related duties as assigned
- Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team, including accurate documentation in patient medical records
- Follows policies, procedures and protocols and implements appropriately in the mixing area
- Prepares and mixes antigen according to formulary
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- Assists in preparing to ship out antigens to offices
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Maintains supplies, equipment and restock at the end of each day
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Cleans and sterilizes workstation
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Follows HIPAA policies and procedures
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Respects and maintains patient confidentiality
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Performs specific job duties assigned
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Clinical Knowledge: Possesses the appropriate clinical knowledge to provide safe and high-quality care to patients within the applicable scope of practice
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This includes accurately recording and communicating patient information to all relevant members of the clinical team
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Patient Focus: Making patients and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships
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Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
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Safety and Confidentiality: Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice
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Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
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Administering injections
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This position routinely uses standard medical office equipment as well as standard medical diagnostic and treatment equipment
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Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, normal SCENT business hours
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Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
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Travel to applicable SCENT clinic locations as required
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They mix and prepare does of allergenic extract for subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy treatments
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They also perform an array of administrative duties, which include ordering supplies, stocking rooms, scheduling appointments, responding to patient questions and requests, indexing faxes and other documents, and monitoring work queues in the EHR systemCoordinates with clinic personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in serum mixing and preparation according to USP 797 guidelinesRequirements:
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- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAM) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or equivalent certification/licensure required
- One year of medical office, lab and mixing experience preferred
