Allergists and Immunologists

• Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
• Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
• Document patients' medical histories.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients.
• Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
• Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
• Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy and immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.
• Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
• Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
• Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, and medication challenges.
• Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
• Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Allergists and Immunologists.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Allergists and Immunologists.