Medical Assistant II (MA) - Allergy

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, give injections, perform simple diagnostic tests, collect specimens, and draw blood.
• Sterilize and clean equipment; maintain examination rooms at an outpatient care site.
• Greet and check‑in patients; notify the appropriate provider.
• Prepare patients, rooms, and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Record and communicate vital signs and patient concerns to the provider.
• Recognize and treat emergency patients as a priority; assist with examinations and treatments.
• Handle patient situations over the phone, schedule appointments and procedures with medical professionals, and involve nursing staff or providers when needed.
• Register new patients and establish medical records.
• Prepare patient billings and assist patients with insurance and other forms.
• Supply authorized information to third‑party payors upon request.
• Instruct patients in preparation for specific procedures.
• Collect and process routine laboratory specimens.
• Operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique, including sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of contaminated material.
• Clean, wrap, and autoclave instruments; care for supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association, plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office or outpatient ambulatory‑care setting (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Willingness and ability to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

• Computer proficiency (strongly preferred).
• Effective patient interaction both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to recognize and prioritize emergency situations.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and equipment sterilization.

Schedule

Full‑Time, 40 hours per week.