Alpha Allergy & Asthma Associates Hiring for Allergy Medical Assistant Job at Silver Spring, MD Full Time

Are you a medical assistant looking to build a strong foundation for a career in medical care or allied health fields?

Our allergy & asthma medical practice is looking for the exact right candidate looking for a home to grow. Every member of our team is cross-trained for full coverage of our patients’ needs.

REQUIREMENTS | SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

If you’re our ideal candidate, you are not afraid of a full schedule or a fast pace and you do well under close supervision.

Your past record should be a model of consistency and professionalism, so we can expect you to show up on time and ready to work in a friendly but professional environment.

Note that we check all references.

We are an allergy & asthma clinic near White Oak / Fairland Maryland, and we’re looking to add a dedicated teammate to our work family. You will be trained to the highest standards and gain the confidence to grow.

If this sounds like the job for you, see the responsibilities below:

RESPONSIBILITIES
The position involves clinical and administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to those described below.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Collect/record patient history
• Perform and record vital signs
• Perform spirometry
• Perform allergy testing
• Assist with food/drug allergy challenges
• Administer injections
• Clean and restock supplies and equipment

Administrative Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits coverage
• Schedule appointments, Answer telephones and triage messages
• Patient check-in and check-out procedures

Service Responsibilities

• Create a customer-friendly environment
• Educate patients, and occasionally members of the community

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Education: High school graduation or GED

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

OR

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Bachelor’s degree AND work experience as Medical Assistant
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to complete training on the job and achieve satisfactory performance within the first 90 days

** Having your CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification is a plus. Allergy experience is a plus. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is a plus.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RMA or CMA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location