JOB SUMMARY: This role provides direct patient care and assists the physician with allergy and asthma services in a fast-paced environment, coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessments, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 11AM - 7PM
Tues & Thurs 6:45 AM – 7PM
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clinical Support
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Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
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Provides assistance to physician when requested.
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Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
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Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
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Performs patient education when appropriate.
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Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record.
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Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
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Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
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Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
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Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
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Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
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Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
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Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
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Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
Other
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Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
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Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
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Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
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Attends all regular meetings.
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Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
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Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
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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:
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High school degree required
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CMA certificate required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
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Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
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Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
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Good communication skills
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Neat, professional appearance
