Job Description

Oregon Allergy Associates is looking for an experienced candidate to join their dynamic team of health care providers as an Allergy Immunotherapy Specialist. The members of this established team pride themselves on outstanding customer service and impacting patients’ lives in a positive way. If you are an energetic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) who would like a unique opportunity in a well-established specialty clinic, then this is the position for you. 

Primary Objective:

The Immunotherapy Specialist administers allergy injections in a high-volume allergy clinic seeing 120+ patients per day. Follows clinic protocols to develop immunotherapy vials for patients of Oregon Allergy Associates (OAA) under the direction of physicians and providers. The Immunotherapy Specialist supports the goals and the objectives of OAA and must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description below. Training will be provided on all aspects of this position, including USP 797 certification.

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Compensation: Range is $25 - $29/hour depending on experience and readiness to perform the essential functions

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, half day on Friday's!

Benefit Highlights:

• Happy Environment - Our valued patients leave our clinic happy and feeling renewed, in contrast to some less appealing healthcare visits. We love the reactions as our patients exit Oregon Allergy with a smile.
• Medical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts (No out of pocket premium cost for employee only coverage)
• Dental (No cost for employee only coverage)
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Laboratory discounts for in house testing
• Strong performance and attendance may result in a six-month and annual pay increase!

Essential Job Functions: 

• Administers allergen immunotherapy.
• Monitor patients and initiate treatment for anaphylaxis under provider supervision.
• Mixes, dilutes, and prepares serum for patient allergy injections according to formulary.
• Coordinates with clinic personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in serum mixing and preparation according to USP 797 guidelines.
• Organizes supplies and materials needed for immunotherapy.
• Other allergy and mixing related duties as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team, including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Manage shipping out of antigens to other offices.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and restock at the end of each day.
• Assists with inventory tracking, ordering supplies and materials needed for immunotherapy
• Cleans and sterilizes workstation.
• Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows OSHA regulations and guidelines of the practice.
• Performs specific job duties assigned.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
• The ability to work on-site.
• Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.
• Fulfills other duties as may be assigned based upon evolving needs of the employer.

Education:

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• CMA, LPN, or RN certification or diploma from an accredited vocational institution, a community college program or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• Current CPR certification preferred and current health records with the appropriate immunization to work in the health care field (Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis).

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, the accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem-solving under stress.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to adapt to changes in the department.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical information.

• Ability to effectively present information, both verbally and written.

• Ability to confidently recognize and assess an anaphylactic reaction.

Core Competencies:

• Clinical Knowledge: Possesses the appropriate clinical knowledge to provide safe and high-quality care to patients within the applicable scope of practice. This includes accurately recording and communicating patient information to all relevant members of the clinical team.
• Patient Focus: Making patients and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful and attentive to a group of patients.
• Safety and Confidentiality: Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality. Follows USP 797 guidelines for mixing antigens.
• Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• Time Management: Managing one's own time; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering and receiving feedback.

Clinical Competencies:

• Administering injections.
• Must be accurate with dosage computation.
• Experience with laboratory clean room preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff.

The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.

We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.

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Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, stand,bend, twist, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day. 

Work Environment:

Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

EOE Disabled/Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.