Allergy Technician

Brief Description

Reston Ear, Nose, & Throat, an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is Northern Virginia's premier adult and pediatric otolaryngology center. The specialists at Reston Ear, Nose and Throat are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and allergy problems for adult and pediatric patients.

SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe better, Hear better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

Position Summary

The Allergy Technician is responsible for rendering professional clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the physicians and/or Practice Administrator. The Allergy Technician performs specialized duties, including allergy testing, preparation of custom allergy serums, and injections when necessary. The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate outstanding communications skills and be very detail-oriented in keeping accurate records. This individual should also want to learn new processes and help educate our patients in the benefits of immunotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable in all aspects of immunotherapy including testing, mixing, injections etc.
• Test and treat patients for allergy-related problems in a caring manner.
• Mix and accurately prepare allergy vials for injections.
• Help administer allergy injections when needed.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining allergy supplies and inventories in a timely manner.
• Responsible for weekly maintenance of allergy testing equipment.
• Know allergic responses and prescribe protocol (emergency drugs, asthma drugs, etc.)
• Use universal safety precautions as necessary, self-protections, disposal, etc.
• Understand documentation requirements for patient care.
• Ability to give patient care instructions in a clear and understandable manner.
• Accurately documents allergy testing results on testing forms and in the EMR system for physician review and interpretation.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Contribution Program - 401(K) Match
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in a medical field (bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2 years of experience in a fast-paced healthcare practice, allergy related field preferred
• Have a high level of professionalism and work ethic
• Demonstrate great interpersonal and customer service skills
• Can multi-task and prioritize work with superb organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Desire to help others and be a team player
  
  
  

Summary

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• Certain US jurisdictions require SENTA Partners to provide new employees with a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role at the location in which the job may be performed. The posted salary range reflects our best estimate at the time of posting, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors that determine the final salary offer include office location, experience, skills, and current organizational needs.
• SENTA Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.