Asthma Allergy Technician - Casual

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Schedule Details: clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 7am - 5:30pm, 16 hours/month minimum, no weekends or holidays

As an Asthma Allergy Tech, you will be responsible for assisting providers with patient care by controlling allergy shot patient flow, obtaining and documenting necessary history and vital signs, performing assigned procedures, mixing immunotherapy antigen and providing patient education. Performs a variety of assigned duties which promote a safe and organized environment for the delivery of services to children and their families within the ambulatory clinic setting.

Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) plus two years of advanced education in the biological sciences or specialized training in anatomy and physiology or equivalent work experience Required
• Must have educational training in a health care program that includes medication administration, this can be acquired in an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Program Required
• 1+ years related experience Required
• Previous experience in administering immunizations and other injections Preferred
• Clinical experience in allergy Preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
• Analytical ability in order to assess patient's changing condition and report accordingly.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with physicians, patient, parents and staff.
• Familiarity with computer operations and functions, specifically Microsoft Office. Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council