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Location: Indianapolis, In
Company: Allergy Associates
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
My responsibilities are mantaining charts for 4 doctors with 12 locations. Order supplies for these satellite offices. I also prepare patient serum for injections. If needed I fill in at sites for receptionist, fill in for triage or research. I do patient advocacy who cannot afford medication. Prior Authorizations for medications or medical devices.
Job Requirements
I upgraded my education by taking classes at Ivy Tech State College in the Paralegal studies. I plan to further my education by a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.
Uppers
My job has a lot of variety, there are days and times I never know what my job will entail. This is a job that is never ending and sometimes exciting.
Downers
This is a place where there are no men other than the doctors there, which sometimes makes the job difficult to work around a bunch of women who gossip. This is not my forte for I enjoy what I do and hate people who hinder the process.
Lifestyle
The dress code is casual in nature for me since it is the medical field. I prefer dress or skirt with low heels or flats. On Wednesday's and Friday's are jeans day if you like. Wednesday's are half days for catching up on your work, but if needed I play receptionist at one of our location if necessary.
Compensation
Salary is not what I expect for the job duties I do. My pay is only 10 hr. I feel I should be paid a little more for economic reasons.
Advice to Jobseekers
Always keep yourself abreast of what is going on in your job. Keep a positive attitude even when things are stressful. Keeping callm and putting your best foot forward always wins.

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