Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW :
This job, under the direction of the provider and as a member of the health care team, assists in coordinating the examination, treatment and health planning for patients.
Serves as the primary clinical support for patients referred by treating ENT physicians for allergy testing and ongoing immunotherapy support.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts initial patient interview after referral by physician, orienting and educating the patient regarding tests to be performed and treatments to be provided. (20%)
- Schedules and conducts testing ordered by physician including Intradermal Dilutional Testing (IDT) and IgE blood testing. (15%)
- Schedules ongoing immunotherapy as required. (15%)
- Mixes antigen vials for current allergy patients and administers scheduled injections. (10%)
- Documents relevant patient information in Electronic Health Record. (10%)
- Keeps allergy test sets current and monitor expiration dates. (10%)
- Orders allergen supplies. (10%)
- All other duties as assigned (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum
Minimum
High School Diploma / GED
3 years with Allergy Testing OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Basic Life Support
- Good communication skills with both patients and coworkers
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at once
- Organizational skills
- Detail oriented
Preferred
1 year in Medical Assisting
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation / gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation / gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity ()
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at