Janie A. Mejia

Medical assistant with 45 years experience in clerical duties and assisting patients in office and hospital settings Proficient in vitals signs,EKG’s, patient charting Maintaining strict HIPPA compliance while delivering high satisfaction for front and back office support

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY OFFICE DUTIES

(SLIT) Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

Perform comprehensive patient intake clinical assessment and medication reconciliation for allergy and immunology patients.

Obtain and document pertinent medical, allergy, medication and immunization histories.

Perform allergy skin testing, including preparation, administration, interpretation, and accurate documentation per established protocols.

Prepare and administer subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy injections according to individualized treatment plans and schedules.

Monitor patients during required post injection observation periods and assess for local or systemic adverse reactions.

Recognize and respond promptly to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis initiating emergency interventions. Notify physician immediately.

Prepare and maintain allergen extracts and immunotherapy treatment materials ensuring appropriate labeling, storage, expiration monitoring and handling.

Administer prescribed medications and biologic treatments as directed monitoring patients for potential adverse reactions.

Perform and assist with pulmonary function testing/ spirometry when indicated.

Maintain accurate and timely health record documentation while adhering HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate patient care with physicians, pharmacies and other health care professionals.

Maintain infection- control standards, medication safety practices, and a clean organized clinical environment.

Educate patients regarding treatment expectations, compliance, potential adverse effects, and follow up recommendations.

Maintain competency in emergency preparedness and clinical response procedures within the allergy practice.

Order supplies, vials allergy syringes, needles and extracts.

Create a testing and mixing board.

Extracts should have nine dilus labeled with name, expiration date, date it was made, and lot number.

Food Testing

Perform food allergy diagnostic testing, skin prick testing

Prepare and administer food allergen extracts according to established clinical protocols.

Accurately document test sites, allergens, controls, wheal and flare measurements and patient responses.

Monitor patients closely for local and systemic hypersensitivity reactions throughout the testing process.

Recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and acute allergic reactions and initiate appropriate emergency interventions per protocol.

Provide patient education regarding food allergen avoidance, cross contact prevention, emergency preparedness.

Maintain accurate documentation of testing results