Allergy Medical Assistant at ENT & Allergy Associates of Florida in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Job description

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, strong clinical skilled compassionate Seasoned Medical Assistant, EMT, or Nurse looking for a full time, Monday - Thursday, 8:00-5:00 and Friday 8:00-4:00 position for our Allergy Clinical Department at our West Palm Beach Wellington and Jupiter locations. You must be multitask oriented, motivated, able to handle a high volume of patients, be a self-starter and willing to learn all aspects of Allergy and ENT.

Responsibilities

• Functions include: the ability to interact with patients for 20-40 minutes, following allergy protocols, answering patient calls, taking patient histories, giving injections, performing allergy skin tests, obtaining authorizations, preparing exam rooms, sterilization techniques, etc.
• Reconcile existing information for established patients manually or via patient portal. i.e. past medical history, current medications, surgeries and family history. Ensure appropriate boxes are indicated in EMR to document the scribe acknowledgement.
• Provide briefing of each patient prior to physician entering the exam room.
• Reviews charts at the end of patient encounters, verifying accuracy before physician signs off on chart note. Identify any discrepancies and/or missing information.
• Obtaining proper consent forms and ensuring proper scope of practice is followed.
• Sterilize instruments in accordance with CDC, ENTAAF and if applicable with Autoclave manufacturer requirements i.e. cold sterilization autoclave.

Requirements

• Minimum TWO years' HANDS ON Clinical experience, working knowledge of medical terminology, strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear speaking voice, strong interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to interact professionally at all times with patients, physicians and team members. Must be current with your License or Medical Assistant certification or willing to participate and pass our in house 1 year employee commitment training course and National test. Allergy experience is a plus. Must be able to travel as needed between the office locations. Mileage reimbursement may be given.

Skills

Required

• strong interpersonal skills
• strong organizational skills
• multitask oriented
• motivated
• able to handle a high volume of patients
• self-starter

Preferred

• Allergy experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision: Effective 1st of the month after 60 days of full time employment.
• Company paid STD, LTD, Life: Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of full-time employment.
• 401(K): Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of employment.
• 6 Paid Holidays: Effective immediately.
• PTO: Time earned per pay period
• Pay will vary depending on level of experience.