Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Allergy Partners of Charlottesville

Job Description

Position:  LPN or Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners is the nation’s largest single-specialty practice in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements:

Coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree required
• Certification in Medical Assisting or LPN license is REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
• Able to do mathematical calculations
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
• Good communication skills
• Neat, professional appearance
• Experience with both pediatric and adult patient populations

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Clinical Support

• Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs
• Provides assistance to physician when requested
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Performs patient education when appropriate
• Completes appropriate documentation in patient’s medical record
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician
• Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule
• Monitors patient’s medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection
• Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc…
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples

Other

 

• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required
• Attends all regular meetings
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager
• May travel to satellite clinic on rare occasion for coverage

Email to apply: bxsaxton@allergypartners.com