LPN SPECIALTY - FULL TIME SPECIALTY

POSITION OVERVIEW

The allergy technician performs allergy testing using Skin Endpoint Titration (SET), prepares extract for immunotherapy, and administers immunotherapy under the physician's supervision. Patient testing and treatments are recorded in the medical record. The Allergy technician conducts patient training and instruction as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently and professionally answer physician, patient, and family calls regarding testing and treatments.
• Provide information and allergy education, share knowledge, and answer patient questions and concerns during testing and throughout therapy.
• Follow department policies and protocols regarding testing, treatments, and emergencies.
• Maintain satellite offices and communicate needs to other staff and managers as needed.
• Welcome patients in a professional, courteous manner and escort or assist them to the testing or treatment areas.
• Perform skin testing (SET) as ordered for patients.
• Perform RAST testing as ordered for patients who do not qualify for skin testing.
• Administer routine allergy immunotherapy as ordered.
• Calculate and mix allergy extract for immunotherapy per the approved formula
• Prepare and maintain treatment and mixing boards.
• Verify patient information, and insurance information, collect patient paperwork, and signatures as appropriate.
• Accurately and efficiently document the patient testing and treatment in the patient charts and electronic medical records.
• Maintain, clean, and stock all treatment and work areas.
• Process payment and other billing paperwork appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certifications:

• CPR Certification – within 6 months of hire; maintain certification throughout employment
• Clinical Licensure LPN

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year experience in a medical office with electronic charting or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Exceptional skills regarding patient relations, quality, accuracy, productivity, critical, thinking, and teamwork are required.
• Computer skills with the ability to utilize electronic medical records and other software is required.
• Must have the ability to work with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and articulate complex information simply
• Must promote teamwork by demonstrating a willingness to assist others.

Must be able to read screen & various reports.

Must be able to hear well enough to communicate.

Standing/Walking

Grasping / Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use the phone

 All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.