There are many variables in determining how to staff your allergy practice and the decisions are specific
to the type of practice. The allergy staff is very important to the success of the allergy practice. The allergy
assistant, in particular will likely have more interaction with the allergy patient than the physician. The list
below is intended to help you with making the right choices for your practice.
- Review state regulations to determine if there are licensure requirements for staff who will perform skin testing, mix treatment vials, and/or give injections
- If your practice is a part of a hospital system, review specific requirements
Qualifications for an Allergy Assistant
- Well suited for frequent patient interaction
- Inquisitive by nature and able to collect information about progress from patients on an ongoing basis
- Able to work independently, yet understand when to seek the guidance of the physician
- Committed to learning the technical skills required for allergy testing and treatment
- Comfortable with observing patients for adverse reactions and following an established protocol for treating adverse reactions
- Detail-oriented, as needed to set up testing boards, employ aseptic technique, mix treatment vials, maintain records for expiration dates and vial contents, etc.
