Az Asthma & Allergy Institute
Position Summary
This position is in the Peoria office and supports theAllergy Lab in the delivery of patient care, helping to ensure timely,patient-centered care. This position oversees quality maintenance and trainingin the administration of allergy serums and related injectable medications.
REQUIRED:
Principal Duties andResponsibilities
1. Demonstrate knowledge of andapplication of immunotherapy protocols.
2. Demonstrate quality patientassessments relative to wellness for administration of immunotherapy, includingbreath sound assessments. Transition patients to provider care who present withacute illness.
3. Review immunotherapy consentswith patients and answer patient questions concerning immunotherapy.
4. Perform all safety checks perprotocol for the administration of immunotherapy and other injectablemedications such as Xolair.
5. Administer accurate dosing andappropriate injection technique, adhering to OSHA guidelines.
6. Execute accurate and safepatient care including emergency care related to a reaction to immunotherapy,assisting the provider as needed.
7. Monitor patients during theimmunotherapy 30-minute wait period and assess at the completion of the waitperiod or sooner as needed.
8. Perform serum titrations andspecial testing appropriate in the immunotherapy department.
9. Communicate well withpatients, staff, providers, and management.
10. Fill allergy test trays asneeded and assist with the oversight of antigens and other immunotherapydepartment inventory.
11. Monitor for non-complianceand follow protocols for non-compliant patients.
12. Provide patient education asneeded and appropriate.
13. Pull medication samples asprescribed.
14. Perform allergy lab relatedphone triage duties, documenting calls and messages.
15. Monitor temperature sensitiveproducts and equipment. Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
16. Facilitate care anddocumentation per protocol for outside serum and outside providers.
17. Perform all safety checks anddocumentation for preparation of the allergy chart and serum.
18. Provide strong team supportin all Medical MA assignments and attend staff meetings as requested.
19. Participate in training newstaff in the immunotherapy department.
20. Assist in obtaining priorauthorizations for medications and services as ordered by the provider.
21. Document services providedfor billing purposes.
22. Cross train as a clinicalmedical assistant to be able to assist in both back office and allergy lab.
23. Will be required to travel toother office locations when coverage is needed.
24. Perform other duties asassigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Possession of the clinicalexpertise and knowledge necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
2. Demonstration ofhigh-performance patient assessments prior to administration of immunotherapyinjections, strict adherence to all safety protocols, and the knowledge tomonitor patients for reactions and the associated treatment up to and includingemergency care.
3. Experience with allergy andasthma diagnostic procedures, ordered treatment, and related clinicalterminology and documentation. One year of experience in allergy /immunology preferred.
4. Must be a self-starter with apositive, service-oriented attitude, and the ability to work effectively withall levels of staff and management.
5. Ability to deliver qualitypatient care and customer service to a diverse patient population.
6. Demonstrate a high level ofproblem-solving ability.
7. Will be required to travel toother office locations when coverage is needed.
Education
Other Requirements
Be able to complete AAAIadministered clinical study guides and pass exams on clinical issues involvedin Allergy and Asthma care.
Completion of Level 1 and Level 2Immunotherapy Lab Skills Career Ladders with a minimum of 90% of the ratingsrated as High Performance (3) with the remainder of the ratings SolidPerformance (2).
Working Conditions
OSHA Category 1 exposure toblood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
Az Asthma & Allergy Institute is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
This position is in the Peoria office and supports theAllergy Lab in the delivery of patient care, helping to ensure timely,patient-centered care. This position oversees quality maintenance and trainingin the administration of allergy serums and related injectable medications.
REQUIRED:
- Certification/Diploma from an accredited medical assistant program.
- 6-months experience as a Medical Assistant minimum
- A working interview will be required, and you must provide your own stethoscope
Principal Duties andResponsibilities
1. Demonstrate knowledge of andapplication of immunotherapy protocols.
2. Demonstrate quality patientassessments relative to wellness for administration of immunotherapy, includingbreath sound assessments. Transition patients to provider care who present withacute illness.
3. Review immunotherapy consentswith patients and answer patient questions concerning immunotherapy.
4. Perform all safety checks perprotocol for the administration of immunotherapy and other injectablemedications such as Xolair.
5. Administer accurate dosing andappropriate injection technique, adhering to OSHA guidelines.
6. Execute accurate and safepatient care including emergency care related to a reaction to immunotherapy,assisting the provider as needed.
7. Monitor patients during theimmunotherapy 30-minute wait period and assess at the completion of the waitperiod or sooner as needed.
8. Perform serum titrations andspecial testing appropriate in the immunotherapy department.
9. Communicate well withpatients, staff, providers, and management.
10. Fill allergy test trays asneeded and assist with the oversight of antigens and other immunotherapydepartment inventory.
11. Monitor for non-complianceand follow protocols for non-compliant patients.
12. Provide patient education asneeded and appropriate.
13. Pull medication samples asprescribed.
14. Perform allergy lab relatedphone triage duties, documenting calls and messages.
15. Monitor temperature sensitiveproducts and equipment. Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
16. Facilitate care anddocumentation per protocol for outside serum and outside providers.
17. Perform all safety checks anddocumentation for preparation of the allergy chart and serum.
18. Provide strong team supportin all Medical MA assignments and attend staff meetings as requested.
19. Participate in training newstaff in the immunotherapy department.
20. Assist in obtaining priorauthorizations for medications and services as ordered by the provider.
21. Document services providedfor billing purposes.
22. Cross train as a clinicalmedical assistant to be able to assist in both back office and allergy lab.
23. Will be required to travel toother office locations when coverage is needed.
24. Perform other duties asassigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Possession of the clinicalexpertise and knowledge necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
2. Demonstration ofhigh-performance patient assessments prior to administration of immunotherapyinjections, strict adherence to all safety protocols, and the knowledge tomonitor patients for reactions and the associated treatment up to and includingemergency care.
3. Experience with allergy andasthma diagnostic procedures, ordered treatment, and related clinicalterminology and documentation. One year of experience in allergy /immunology preferred.
4. Must be a self-starter with apositive, service-oriented attitude, and the ability to work effectively withall levels of staff and management.
5. Ability to deliver qualitypatient care and customer service to a diverse patient population.
6. Demonstrate a high level ofproblem-solving ability.
7. Will be required to travel toother office locations when coverage is needed.
Education
- REQUIRED: Certification/Diploma from an accredited medical assistant program.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferablyone year of primary care or allergy / immunology experience.
Other Requirements
Be able to complete AAAIadministered clinical study guides and pass exams on clinical issues involvedin Allergy and Asthma care.
Completion of Level 1 and Level 2Immunotherapy Lab Skills Career Ladders with a minimum of 90% of the ratingsrated as High Performance (3) with the remainder of the ratings SolidPerformance (2).
Working Conditions
OSHA Category 1 exposure toblood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
Az Asthma & Allergy Institute is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status