Medical Assistant- Allergy Department

Job Description

Job Description

Our physicians and staff at Colorado ENT & Allergy are widely regarded as the best in the fields of ENT, Allergy, Asthma, Immunology, and Audiology. We have been taking care of patients in Southern Colorado since 1995. Credentialed with all three hospital systems in the greater Colorado Springs region. Colorado ENT & Allergy is your leader in the latest technology and clinical research. Colorado ENT & Allergy is known throughout Colorado as trusted experts who deliver highly skilled compassionate care.

Job Summary

The Allergy Department Associate will be primarily responsible for checking insurance eligibility and referral requirements for appointments and in-office services. As an associate you will directly assist patients, providers, and medical staff with scheduling needs and other patient-related tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Bring patients from the waiting room into exam rooms.
• Obtain and record vital signs in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with intake of medical history, medications, and drug allergies.
• Perform in office procedures including allergy skin testing, spirometry, immunotherapy injections, and biologic administration.
• Communicate efficiently with all staff members.
• Provide patient education.
• Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with faxes and phone calls.

Requirements

• 1-year medical assistant experience preferred
• Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Required
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (BLS/CPR)- Required (or willingness to obtain)

Work Environment

• This position will be performed on site in a medical office setting.

Pay Range

• $19.00-23.00/hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)

Colorado ENT & Allergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer