Medical Assistant - Allergy/Immunology - Full-Time

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Posted on Aug 1, 2026

Primary Location

Location C

Department

Amb Svcs Allergy Immunology

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

32

FTE

0.8

Employee Status

Regular


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patient Care- Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs based on CCHMC policy, best practice guidelines and department needs. Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams of patients. Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Provide care consistent with the family-centered care and medical home models. Provide flexible, culturally competent and responsive care to the needs of the patient and family. Treat families as full partners with decision making processes regarding their child's care, which includes offering information, services and support in a collaborative and respectful manner.

  • Customer Service- Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families. Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner. Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns. Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families.

  • Collaboration- Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues and acknowledges others skills, experience, knowledge, creativity and contributions. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.

  • Data Management- Manage records per department policy. Assist with collection of data for various forms. Obtain consent and release of information forms when indicated. Maintain patient files, records and other information. Demonstrate adherence to established documentation practices with accurate and detailed data entry and document management.

  • Laboratory Work and Testing- May manage specimens per protocols. Maintain knowledge of all routine testing processes and retrieve test results. Communicate normal lab results as appropriately delegated.

The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting AND No directly related experience OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces OR 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline

Position Summary

The clinic is seeking a highly motivated and patient‑centered team member to support a busy allergy, asthma, and immunology practice. This role provides direct patient care, clinical support, and administrative assistance in a moderate to fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality care.

Schedule

Days: Monday–Friday, day shift only; no weekends or evenings Hours: Standard schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Some flexibility may be required, with occasional shifts starting no earlier than 7:30 a.m. and ending no later than 5:30 p.m.

Clinic Dynamic & Provider Load

Moderate to fast‑paced clinic environment with a variable number of providers scheduled each half‑day. Providers typically see 6–8 patients per template, depending on appointment acuity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Room patients and obtain vital signs.

  • Collect and document detailed medical histories.

  • Administer intramuscular (IM) injections, including vaccines.

  • Complete administrative tasks such as FMLA paperwork, lab entry, and school forms.

  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic protocols.

  • Support effective team communication to promote coordinated care.

  • Process medication refill requests under provider direction.

  • Respond to live patient calls, addressing concerns or routing inquiries appropriately.

  • Manage and triage MyChart messages.

  • Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members.

  • Perform skin‑prick testing and patch testing.

  • Maintain clean and organized exam rooms.

Team Structure

  • 19 Providers (APRNs and MDs)

  • 4 Fellows

  • 39 Nurses

  • 4 Medical Assistants

  • 1 Health Unit Coordinator

Primary Patient Population

  • Environmental allergies

  • Food allergies

  • Drug allergies

  • Asthma

  • Immunology conditions

  • Urticaria

  • Atopic dermatitis

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Qualities We Seek

  • Adaptability

  • Professionalism and patience

  • Effective communication skills

  • Initiative and proactiveness

  • Strong teamwork capabilities

  • Positive mindset and attitude

  • Strong work ethic

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize

Skills We Seek

  • Vital signs measurement

  • Immunization administration

  • Medication administration

  • Familiarity with Epic EMR

  • Experience scheduling or triaging calls and messages

  • Basic medical terminology

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability