? (Only 24h Left) CMA - Allergy Technician
Company: Piedmont Ear Nose & Throat Associates,
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: This position requires certification
as an MA in NC. Provides high quality care to patients with
allergies by performing allergy testing, administering allergy
injections, symptom management, etc. Supports efficient department
operations by managing inventory of medication and supplies,
maintaining medical records and assisting others as
needed/directed. Essential Functions: 1. Identifies patient
allergies by testing patients according to practice protocols and
physician's preferred testing method; conducting breathing studies;
documenting results in patient's medical record; etc. 2. Supports
allergy treatment plans by preparing allergy serums, mixing vials
of antigens, etc. as ordered by physician, using appropriate method
to administer allergy therapies; documenting reaction (if any) to
allergy treatments in patient's medical record; calling in
prescriptions to pharmacies; packaging and sending allergy
medication for self-administration; educating patients about
symptom management and treatment; etc. 3. Maintains adequate levels
of antigens, serums, supplies and forms by establishing par levels;
performing regular inventory; ordering as needed; checking
shipments against packing slips; restocking shelves; etc. 4.
Minimizes risk of adverse reaction/allergic crises by confirming
patients' identities with at least two (2) patient identifiers
(e.g., photo ID, telephone number, date of birth, etc.); safely
disposing of expired medication; calling patients with expired
medication; paying close attention to details (dosage, volume,
etc.) when preparing allergy medication; ensuring timely
administration of allergy therapies; etc. 5. Minimizes risk of
infection and cross-contamination by following sterile procedure
guidelines; adhering to bloodborne pathogen standards and universal
safety precautions, using personal protective equipment, etc. 6.
Prepares patient for testing/injection by putting the patient at
ease; obtaining medical history; recording vital signs; etc. 7.
Ensures the completeness and integrity of department medical
records and supports charge capture/billing objectives by selecting
appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes; adhering to practice protocols for
documenting information in patients' medical records; verifying
completeness, legibility and accuracy of all documentation; etc. 8.
Supports continuity of care by taking/returning calls from allergy
patients; following scripted questions designed to obtain
information needed by physician to recommend course of action;
documenting conversation in detail; consulting with a physician;
conveying physician's plan of care to patient, recognizing and
responding to emergency situations as appropriate for her/his scope
of practice. 9. Supports efficient office operation by ensuring
exam rooms are clean and ready for patients before practice hours
begin; adhering to appointment schedule as closely as possible;
using any open slots in the appointment schedule for other
essential functions listed above or to assist physicians or other
departments/staff as needed or directed by her/his supervisor. 10.
Maintain licensure and/or certification by obtaining CMEs and
training as required, keeping up membership in professional
associations, participating in staff meetings and in-services,
attending conferences, meetings and workshops as directed or
permitted, reading relevant journals, etc, Requirements: Minimum
Requirements: - Certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT
required - High school diploma or equivalenertificatt, - Experience
not required however, one (1) year healthcare experience; group
practice setting preferred Key Competencies: 1. Attention to detail
2. Verbal communication skills 3. Customer service orientation 4.
Medical terminology 5. Documentation skills 6. OSHA/bloodborne
pathogen knowledge 7. Computer skills (especially practice PMS) 8.
Technical knowledge (various types of injections) 9. Teamwork/team
participation 10. Work ethic PI81d11acff2b9-37156-34836105
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