Job Title:
LPN- Allergy
Company: United Allergy Services
Location: Morristown, NJ
Created: 2024-05-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Summary: A Clinical Allergy Specialist manages the day-to-day operations of the United Allergy Services allergy center, administering allergy tests, educating patients on allergen immunotherapy, administering processes, professionally interacting with providers and medical practice employees, and providing patient-centered care to the many allergy sufferers in the communities United Allergy serves. A Clinical Allergy Specialist performs clinical and administrative responsibilities in a medical provider's office and works directly under the supervision of a physician. Job Responsibilities: * Develops and maintains an understanding of allergens, the allergic response, the UAS clinical protocols and the features and benefits of immunotherapy.
* Responsible for safe and effective immunotherapy processes to include the administration of quality allergy testing, and the formulation and preparation of the allergy immunotherapy.
* Responsible for educating patients on administering injections with the Immunotherapy.
* Ensures patient progress by following up with the patient and ensuring Immunotherapy is picked up on a timely basis.
* Completes all appropriate paperwork and ensures insurance eligibility is verified for each patient.
* Administers patient scheduling either in person, via phone or through UAS centralized scheduling protocols.
* Responsible for the handling and submission of all billing documentation to the appropriate office via applicable EMR systems or otherwise.
* Responsible for the maintenance and security of clinic inventory levels. Ensures that inventory is ordered and received.
* Develops and maintains effective, professional relationships with providers and medical office staff.
* Escalates patient or other questions to appropriate team member or provider in a timely manner.
* Responsible for meeting the strategic goals and objectives of the clinic and company pertaining to assigned clinic productivity and revenue.
* Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Job Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree in health sciences or business is preferred.
* A minimum of two years of full-time equivalent work experience in a healthcare, hospital, customer service, retail, or similar industry.
* Nursing or other medical technician certification(s) as required by the state or local area regulations for the clinic area (NY, NJ, and CT, unless otherwise required).
* Ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities and ensure suitable and complete results.
* Ability to travel periodically within the local clinical area and occasionally overnight to other clinic or business locations when needed.
* Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
* If the role requires bi-lingual abilities, must be able to fluently and correctly communicate and translate messages verbally and in writing in language required.
* Experience with Salesforce, Workday and SharePoint will improve success. Benefits * Eligible for monthly performance-based achievement bonuses
* Opportunities to participate in company contests for rewards.
* Employee and client referral bonus opportunity
* Eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage and company paid life insurance
* Employee assistance program, including well-being support and other services.
* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Clinical and Non-Clinical Training
* 401k retirement plan with company match
* Daytime and business week work schedules, no weekends or holidays required, unless otherwise required by clinic.
* Professional medical provider doctor's office environment
* The ability to make a meaningful impact on the daily health of patients.
* A family culture of respect and trust
* Career advancement opportunities and career path plan
* Starting Pay: $27-$32/hr
* Sign-on Bonus: The Sign-on Bonus opportunity is subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the program for eligibility. Details regarding the Sign-on Bonus will be provided during the interview process. A copy of the Sign-on Bonus Program will be provided to the selected candidate. Requirements: This position requires an active NJ LPN License and a minimum of 1 year of equivalent work experience in a health related environment or customer service, retail or similar industry.