Allergy Tester at Hampton Roads Otolaryngology Assoc

Hampton, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Allergy Testing, Administering Injections, Patient Care, Medical Documentation, Inventory Management, Patient Scheduling, Clinical Communication, Serum Management

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Job Title: Allergy Tester Department: Allergy Reports To: Office Manager and Allergy Department Lead Hours of Availability: 7:15am-6:45pm Monday through Friday SUMMARY Performs allergy testing to Patients Administers allergy injections to allergy patients ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Greet patients in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner. Performs allergy testing according to protocol (provided), scans tests, bills and submits to Physician for review. Perform allergy shots according to protocol & record into the allergy documenting software. Inform supervisor thru clinical module as a patient message if patients are having problems (2 or more local reactions) with their shots/testing. Restock shot room supplies at the end of each day. Change out red bag and sharps container as needed. Inform supervisor when supplies are needed (syringes, sharps containers, alcohol, etc.) When patients reorder serum, check in inquiry and document last appt. with doctor and type of insurance in managed care. If referral is needed, inform Lead. Check new serum by activating vials in the allergy documenting software. Go through patient serum in use to check for and remove expired bottles. Go through patient serum that have been made but have not been vial tested make a list for supervisor and remove expired bottles. Fill out expired serum form and call patients to reorder. Answer allergy clinic phone and check messages from voice mail each day. Extra Duties: Xolair (if trained and assigned a schedule) Allergy Testing (if trained and assigned a schedule) Following documentation for Meaningful Use Scheduling Any other duties assigned by management. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Medical Assistant diploma or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to be on feet for long periods of time. Lift, position and/or transfer patients of variable weights. Lift supplies/equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Must be available Monday through Friday from 7:15am - 6: 45 pm

Responsibilities

Performs allergy testing and administers injections to patients according to established protocols. Manages clinic supplies, documents patient data in software, and handles allergy clinic communications.