Texas ENT Specialists
Allergy Shot / Testing Medical Assistant
As an Allergy Shot / Testing Medical Assistant working in an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic, your responsibilities typically involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. 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
AAP/EEO Statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on qualifications and job related abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
As an Allergy Shot / Testing Medical Assistant working in an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic, your responsibilities typically involve a combination of administrative and clinical tasks. 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
AAP/EEO Statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on qualifications and job related abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.