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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allergy Technician / Medical Assistant
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryProvides critical support to physicians, performs skin tests, and administers allergy shots. Functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team to provide selected clinical care to patients under the direction of an LPN, RN, or medical provider. Performs clerical/administrative duties associated with medical practice front desk operations.
Job DutiesDocuments progress of immunotherapy patients and conveys any concerns to the appropriate physician. Identifies and evaluates each patient and administers allergy injections/vial challenge. Answers allergy department related phone calls and retrieves messages from allergy department voicemail. Counsels allergy patients with arm reactions or increased symptoms; documents and advises providers. Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians and schedules ongoing immunotherapy. Reviews allergy records for yearly evaluation with a physician and schedules allergy injection/new patient appointments; records and prepares allergy serum reports. Creates allergy endpoint sheets, compiles allergy serum list, completes paperwork for serum mailings, and completes superbills for serum mailings. Formulates and mixes vials for patients prior to scheduled appointment. Mixes vials for current allergy patients and gives scheduled injections. Conducts percutaneous and intradermal allergy testing and scans results into the EMR.Minimum QualificationsSpecialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant 3 years recent experience in a physician office practice setting. Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting. Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
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Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryProvides critical support to physicians, performs skin tests, and administers allergy shots. Functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team to provide selected clinical care to patients under the direction of an LPN, RN, or medical provider. Performs clerical/administrative duties associated with medical practice front desk operations.
Job DutiesDocuments progress of immunotherapy patients and conveys any concerns to the appropriate physician. Identifies and evaluates each patient and administers allergy injections/vial challenge. Answers allergy department related phone calls and retrieves messages from allergy department voicemail. Counsels allergy patients with arm reactions or increased symptoms; documents and advises providers. Schedules and conducts allergy testing ordered by physicians and schedules ongoing immunotherapy. Reviews allergy records for yearly evaluation with a physician and schedules allergy injection/new patient appointments; records and prepares allergy serum reports. Creates allergy endpoint sheets, compiles allergy serum list, completes paperwork for serum mailings, and completes superbills for serum mailings. Formulates and mixes vials for patients prior to scheduled appointment. Mixes vials for current allergy patients and gives scheduled injections. Conducts percutaneous and intradermal allergy testing and scans results into the EMR.Minimum QualificationsSpecialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant 3 years recent experience in a physician office practice setting. Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting. Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree from a Medical Assistant Program CMA
- Certified Medical Assistant
- AAMA
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
- patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.