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A Sleep Center Assistant working in the Sleep Center is a supportive role working under the supervision of a Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT). This role will serve in both a clinical and administrative role. Patient scheduling, registration, and guiding patients through the process of taking a home sleep study kit home.
Pay Range: $16.88 - 23.64 USD Hourly
Employment Type: Full time, 80 hours every 2 weeks.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Must maintain CPR or BLS certification.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
- Medical Assistant Certification or certification in any other healthcare, patient care, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in patient care or sleep studies preferred.
PATIENT REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION GATHERING
- Complete and verify all necessary documentation for patient registration and insurance verification.
- Assist with Prior Authorizations as needed
- Explain the home sleep study (HSAT) procedure to patients, ensuring they are comfortable and informed about the equipment and process.
- Prepare patient documents and assist with maintenance of Sleep Center procedures
- Complete patient appointment reminder calls and mailings
HOME SLEEP STUDY PREPARATION
- Set up and calibrate home sleep study equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Clean, maintain, and prepare all equipment in accordance with infection control standards and guidelines.
- Document equipment usage for inventory management and quality control purposes.
HOME SLEEP STUDY DELIVERY
- Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information
- Reviews history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocol.
- Completes patient registration and verifies patient insurance
- Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the home sleep study equipment.
SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics.
- Perform routine maintenance and inventory evaluations of sleep study equipment. Reports issues to Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills while interacting with patients and staff.
- Provide support to patients during the home sleep study process, responding to inquiries and offering assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with the sleep center team to ensure a high standard of patient care and operational efficiency.
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