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Lab Technician

Job Title
Lab Technician
Job ID
27730879
Location
Austin,  TX 78730
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Description
Job Title: Allergy Tech/Mixing Assistant
 
Dept: Allergy Lab
 
Immediate Supervisor: Allergy Lab Manager
 
General Summary:
 
Responsible for the correct and accurate mixing of all allergy treatment vials. Responsible for
maintaining skin testing trays and intradermal vials. Responsible for accurately updating patient allergy
schedules. Responsible for troubleshooting and taking corrective action for any discrepancies in patient
formulas, schedules, etc. Must have understanding of GAAAI protocols, immunotherapy schedules and
dosing procedures. Responsible for maintaining appropriate PPE and sterility procedures in the vial
mixing areas. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of Mixing documentation. Strong multi-
tasker who serves as the first line for Mixing inquiries. Maintains all deliveries and ensures proper
billing. Accurately inputs new and remix patient data into Rosch system for Mixing. Sends out
communications to patients and ensures proper follow-up. Strong organizational skills are a must!

Essential Job Responsibilities
1. Must adhere to the PPE and sterility guideline as set forth by AAAAI for mixing personnel.
2. Must understand and maintain pt’s information and extract information in the Rosch system.
3. Must accurately and precisely mix all pt allergy vials. Must understand and correctly perform
dilutions.
4. Must maintain positive personal relations with the Medical Staff, Administrative Staff and
coworkers.
5. Must understand the appropriate billing requirements for both new and remixed vials for all
major insurance carriers; must document insurance information appropriately.
6. Must understand extract turbidity/particulate requirements. Must check expiration dates for all
extracts. Must understand the appropriate storage requirements for all materials.
7. Must maintain inventory log for all extracts.
8. Acts as a resource for MA’s, as the subject expert on vials, SCIT schedules and dosing protocols.
9. Must be able to troubleshoot and take appropriate action for any discrepancies in any area of
the mixing process.
10. Must have passed a written test as set forth by AAAAI on aseptic technique and extract
preparation.
11. Must pass an annual media-fill sterility test.
12. Upload Rosch Mixing Logs into AdvancedMD (EHR) daily.
13. Send out emails and reminders to sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) patients.
14. Answer patient inquiries about Mixing or refers appropriately.
15. Handle FedEx shipping for satellite clinics and for patients receiving injections outside the clinic,
ensuring all paperwork is properly filled out.
16. Check the tracking on packages, note delivery in Rosch and prepare a Shipping billing list.
17. Enter new and remix patient data into Rosch system, and make sure all documentation is
complete prior to vials being mixed.
18. High volume of data entry into Rosch and AdvancedMD (EHR) systems
19. Serve as the first line of contact for phone and email inquiries.
20. Other duties, as required.
Education: CMA, LVN, MLT or minimum two years in an allergy related field.
 
Required Skills

Other Job Requirements:
Must pass extract prep test as set forth by AAAAI. Should have working knowledge of computer
programs such as Word, Excel and Adobe. Must have adequate math skills (understanding of
multiplication and division, understanding of decimals and decimal places, etc). Must have good
multi-tasking skills and strong organizational skills. Knowledge of AdvancedMD EHR preferred.

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