Sleep Center Assistant, Sleep Center

BHS•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep Center Assistant is responsible for front office, clerical, registrations, and patient scheduling duties within the Sleep Center. This role also involves assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. The assistant is expected to have a solid knowledge base in sleep disorders and clinical indications for evaluations. Key responsibilities include answering phone calls, fulfilling requests, directing patient questions, and ensuring all necessary pre-certifications, authorizations, and referrals for patient testing and appointments are obtained. The Sleep Center Assistant must maintain a friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with patients, physicians, and employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a medical setting
Medical terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform front office duties
Handle clerical tasks
Manage patient registrations
Execute patient scheduling duties for the Sleep Center
Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physicians
Possess a solid knowledge base in sleep disorders and clinical indications for evaluations
Answer phone calls and complete requests or direct patient questions to appropriate individuals
Ensure all required pre-certifications and authorizations for patient testing are obtained
Ensure any required referrals for patient appointments and testing are obtained
Project a friendly and professional attitude to patients, physicians and employees