*JOB SUMMARY:* coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.
*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 patients 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 patients 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.
* Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
* Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.
*EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:*
* High school degree required
* CMA certificate desirable
*QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:*
* At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
* Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
* Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
* Good communication skills
* Neat, professional appearance
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