Medical Assistant

About This Role

The Medical Assistant supports clinical care teams at AllerVie Health by gathering patient medical histories, reconciling medications, and updating electronic medical records. This role plays a key part in administering immunotherapy and assisting with allergy testing to improve the lives of patients with allergies and immune conditions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate technique for obtaining vital signs including Ht/Wt, BP, Pulse, RR, Temp, and O2 saturation
• Obtain spirometry and Niox testing on patients demonstrating appropriate technique and patient coaching
• Maintain competency and knowledge of general allergy practice, procedures, and medications, including testing, diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy
• Keep exam rooms well stocked and clean
• Communicate effectively and timely with the Department Lead and/or appropriate management 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
• Appropriately document activities in EMR
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Travel to other clinics for staffing needs as required

Requirements

• Previous experience working with patients in a medical setting
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to function well in a fast-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

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with patients in a medical setting.

Nice to Have

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications