Medical Assistant - Westchester Health Alliance - Kingston, NY
About The Position
MedBridge Healthcare is growing, and we are looking for talented Medical Assistants to disburse HSTs during daytime hours in the West Chester NY Region. If you are passionate about patient care, confident in your technical skills, and ready for a strong, stable career home, we want to meet you. The Medical Assistant is responsible for coordinating, dispensing, and tracking home sleep testing (HST) equipment for patients undergoing evaluation for sleep disorders. This role includes patient education, equipment setup instruction, data retrieval, documentation, and communication with providers to ensure accurate and timely completion of sleep studies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, or diagnostic testing preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn sleep diagnostic software.
- Ability to lift and transport sleep study equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to handle medical equipment and computer systems.
- Completion of an accredited Polysomnography Program
- NY PSG license and/or CRT/RT license required
- BCLS/CPR certification
- All required vaccinations and immunizations
- Strong technical skills and exceptional patient care focus
Nice To Haves
- Experience with home sleep apnea testing (HSAT/HST) equipment.
- Familiarity with sleep medicine workflows and patient education.
- Strong organizational and customer service skills.
- RPSGT certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense home sleep testing equipment to patients according to physician orders.
- Provide clear verbal and written instructions regarding proper use, setup, and return of home sleep study devices.
- Demonstrate equipment application, including sensors, belts, and monitoring devices.
- Verify patient understanding of testing procedures and answer questions regarding equipment use.
- Schedule home sleep study appointments and coordinate equipment distribution and return.
- Receive, inspect, clean, disinfect, and maintain sleep testing equipment according to infection control guidelines.
- Download and upload sleep study data into designated software systems.
- Review study status and notify providers of incomplete or failed studies requiring repeat testing.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Communicate with physicians, sleep technologists, and patients regarding study completion and follow-up needs.
- Monitor inventory of sleep testing equipment and supplies.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Assist with general clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
