Allergy Technician Resume
Summary : As an Allergy Technician, served as the primary clinical support to Allergy patients through the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and compassionate allergy testing, immunotherapy and treatment services.
Skills : Allergy Testing, Laboratory Procedures.
Description :
- Greeted and roomed patients, prepared and administered allergy tests.
- Prepared and administered subcutaneous allergy injections.
- Monitored patient reactions to current antigen dose(s) and adjust dosing as appropriate.
- Mixed and prepared doses of allergenic extract for subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy treatment.
- Documented allergy encounters in the EHR system.
- Entered charges for allergy testing, injections and vials in the EHR system.
- Welcomed and prepared patients for allergy testing.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Summary : As an Allergy Technician, knowledgeable of allergy testing techniques and procedures, including skin prick tests and intradermal tests, understood of allergy immunotherapy administration and monitoring.
Skills : Medication Administration, Equipment Usage.
Description :
- Interpreted allergy test results and explain them to patients, prepared examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
- Assisted with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
- Checked patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
- Obtained and documented patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
- Performed diagnostic procedures when ordered such as allergy tests, pulmonary function, and skin tests.
- Provided education on symptom management and allergy serum.
- Prepared and administered allergy serums and injections.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Headline : As an Allergy Technician, exhibited professionalism towards patients physicians and team members, performed allergy testing, including skin prick tests and intradermal tests, following established protocols and ensuring patient safety.
Skills : Clinical Skills, Patient Assessment.
Description :
- Administered allergy immunotherapy, including subcutaneous and sublingual formulations, under the direction of physicians.
- Educated patients on allergy prevention and management strategies, maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting test results, treatments administered, and patient responses.
- Ensured the proper handling, storage, and disposal of allergy testing and treatment materials.
- Collaborated with the medical team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate and professional patient care, addressing patient inquiries and concerns.
- Documented and bill to insurance companies necessary charges for allergy treatment.
- Took patient histories and documenting symptoms and reactions.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, understood documentation requirements for patient care, gave patient care instructions in a clear and understandable manner, documented allergy testing results on testing forms and in the EMR system for physician review and interpretation.
Skills : Charting and Documentation, Patient Education.
Description :
- Completed immunotherapy prescription form for physician review and approval.
- Documented all immunotherapy injections and reactions for physician review and signature.
- Interacted with patients for 20-40 minutes, followed allergy protocols.
- Educated patients on allergy testing and treatments.
- Answered patient calls, took patient histories.
- Gave injections, performed allergy skin tests, obtained authorizations.
- Prepared exam rooms, sterilized techniques in accordance with CDC, ENTAAF and if applicable Autoclave manufacturer requirements.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, studied and learned whatever is needed to understand the processes and procedures, assisted back-office personnel in day to day back-office operations when necessary, mixed and accurately prepared allergy vials for injections.
Skills : Communication, Empathy and Compassion.
Description :
- Administered allergy injections, tested and Treated patients for allergy related problems in a caring manner.
- Maintained allergy supplies and inventories in a timely manner.
- Weekly maintained of allergy testing equipment.
- Developed good foundational knowledge of ENT, diseases, treatments, medications, and their purposes.
- Used universal safety precautions as necessary, self-protections, disposal.
- Understood and followed all allergy department policies and procedures.
- Administered skin prick tests, patch tests, and intradermal tests.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, performed Allergy Testing (incl. Skin test), Antigen mixes and Immunotherapy injections, order and maintain Exam Room equipment's functionality and order supplies.
Skills : Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills.
Description :
- Coordinated insurance verification and obtain referrals and performs related job functions to support the efficiency and effectiveness of our Allergy service.
- Ensured all forms and documentations are in accordance to appropriate procedures and diagnosis coding for each patient, and test results are sorted and recorded and clinical information systems are accessed and updated appropriately.
- Measured and recorded Vital signs and patient history into the EMR, room patients, and ensure that all exam rooms are clean and ready for Providers to examine patients.
- Ensured patient education on giving injections at home.
- Carried out Allergy Department office duties and data entry.
- Rendered professional clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the physicians and/ or allergy department coordinator.
- Learned and exhibited skills necessary to perform allergy testing, give allergy injections, and mix allergy serum.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, documented accurately in EMR and the paper chart in a clear, concise, factual manner, obtained Medicaid authorizations or referrals for serum and documents them in.
Skills : Allergy Testing (Skin Prick, Intradermal, Patch), Allergen Extract Preparation.
Description :
- Assisted during injection hours, including but not limited to: answering phones; pulling serum; notifying patient of test results.
- Charged, coded and posted each procedure accurately.
- Verified insurance benefits prior to allergy testing and add benefits to EMR.
- Obtained referrals for Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy as required by patient’s insurance company prior to the patient’s appointment and add to the EMR.
- Followed all HIPAA regulations, coordinated and integrated our new Allergy Service Project.
- Conducted initial patient interview, orientation and education regarding Allergy testing and treatment options.
- Followed up and education, prepare and administer Allergy testing and ongoing Immunotherapy, and documentation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, maintained a high level of precision in judgment, the accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem-solving under stress, reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skills : Patient Education and Counseling, Medical Documentation and Record Keeping.
Description :
- Adapted to changes in the department.
- Read, wrote and comprehended medical information.
- Effectively presented information, both verbally and written.
- Conducted initial patient interview following referral from ENTA physician, orienting, and educating the patients regarding tests to be performed and treatments to be provided.
- Scheduled and conducted allergy testing ordered by physicians, schedules ongoing immunotherapy, as required.
- Immunotherapy and scheduled injections.
- Organized testing and injection rooms, maintained supplies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, created dilutions from concentrates to complete testing, administered and read tuberculin skin tests (TST) for CEENTA employees.
Skills : Safety and Infection Control, Patient Monitoring.
Description :
- Acted as a resource and trainer to new employees and other team members.
- Maintained applicable work queues in the EHR system.
- Indexed lab reports, procedure and office notes, and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system.
- Worked collaboratively with Providers, the Manager, ENT Clinical Services, Operations Managers and the Operations Supervisor, Allergy.
- Maintained OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment.
- Maintained stock of office and clinical supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed.
- Met the physical and mental demands of the position.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Allergy Technician Resume
Objective : As an Allergy Technician, scheduled patient allergy appointments in the EHR system, placed orders for patient vials in the EHR system in a timely manner.
Skills : Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration.
Description :
- Performed blood draws for labs and radioallergosorbent (RAST) testing.
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of and ability to identify anaphylactic symptoms.
- Executed appropriate, timely emergency care and treatment for adverse and/or anaphylactic reactions.
- Communicated financial information about their allergy care from financial agreements to patients.
- Explained testing procedures and treatment protocols, train patients on the administration of in-home injections and provide approved educational information to patients and their families.
- Triaged and responded to patient questions and requests via phone or the EHR messaging system.
- Maintained logs of expiration dates for emergency medications and samples.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma