Now Hiring - United Allergy Services - Clinical Specialist- Allergy in Chevy Chase, MD

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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