Florida ENT Associates
Certified Medical Assistant / Allergy Tech - Float
Florida ENT Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33331
Job Description
Job Description
As a Medical Assistant/Allergy Tech working in an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic, your responsibilities typically involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. Here's a detailed job description: Administrative Duties: Patient Scheduling:
Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits, ensuring efficient use of time slots and coordination with other staff members.
Patient Registration:
Greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and update electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately.
Insurance Verification:
Verify patient insurance coverage, obtain authorizations for procedures or tests, and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries.
Medical Records Management:
Maintain organized and up-to-date medical records, including filing, scanning, and retrieving documents as needed.
Billing and Coding:
Assist with billing processes, including coding procedures and services accurately to ensure proper reimbursement.
Supply Management:
Monitor inventory levels of medical and office supplies, restock as needed, and coordinate supply orders with the administrative team.
Communication:
Facilitate communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers, both in person and over the phone.
Clinical Duties: Patient Preparation:
Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and prepare patients for procedures or examinations.
Allergy Testing:
Perform allergy skin testing, including prick tests and intradermal tests, and interpret results under the supervision of a physician.
Immunotherapy Administration:
Administer allergy immunotherapy injections according to physician orders, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Patient Education:
Educate patients about allergy triggers, avoidance strategies, medication usage, and the purpose of allergy testing and immunotherapy.
Assist with Procedures:
Assist physicians during ENT procedures, such as ear irrigation, nasal endoscopy, or throat examinations, by providing support and maintaining a sterile environment.
Documentation:
Document patient assessments, procedures performed, and treatment plans accurately in EMRs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
Safety and Infection Control:
Adhere to infection control protocols, maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment, and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
Qualifications: Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program or certification as an allergy technician may be required or preferred.
Certification:
Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) may be required. Additional certification as an Allergy Technician (CMAA) or Certified Clinical Allergy Specialist (CCAS) is desirable.
Experience:
Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, proficiency in EMR systems, and knowledge of medical terminology and allergy testing techniques.
Licensure:
MA License Preferred
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Job Description
As a Medical Assistant/Allergy Tech working in an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic, your responsibilities typically involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. Here's a detailed job description: Administrative Duties: Patient Scheduling:
Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and follow-up visits, ensuring efficient use of time slots and coordination with other staff members.
Patient Registration:
Greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, and update electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately.
Insurance Verification:
Verify patient insurance coverage, obtain authorizations for procedures or tests, and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries.
Medical Records Management:
Maintain organized and up-to-date medical records, including filing, scanning, and retrieving documents as needed.
Billing and Coding:
Assist with billing processes, including coding procedures and services accurately to ensure proper reimbursement.
Supply Management:
Monitor inventory levels of medical and office supplies, restock as needed, and coordinate supply orders with the administrative team.
Communication:
Facilitate communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers, both in person and over the phone.
Clinical Duties: Patient Preparation:
Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and prepare patients for procedures or examinations.
Allergy Testing:
Perform allergy skin testing, including prick tests and intradermal tests, and interpret results under the supervision of a physician.
Immunotherapy Administration:
Administer allergy immunotherapy injections according to physician orders, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Patient Education:
Educate patients about allergy triggers, avoidance strategies, medication usage, and the purpose of allergy testing and immunotherapy.
Assist with Procedures:
Assist physicians during ENT procedures, such as ear irrigation, nasal endoscopy, or throat examinations, by providing support and maintaining a sterile environment.
Documentation:
Document patient assessments, procedures performed, and treatment plans accurately in EMRs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
Safety and Infection Control:
Adhere to infection control protocols, maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment, and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
Qualifications: Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program or certification as an allergy technician may be required or preferred.
Certification:
Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) may be required. Additional certification as an Allergy Technician (CMAA) or Certified Clinical Allergy Specialist (CCAS) is desirable.
Experience:
Prior experience in a medical office setting, especially in ENT or allergy clinics, is advantageous.
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, proficiency in EMR systems, and knowledge of medical terminology and allergy testing techniques.
Licensure:
MA License Preferred
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