Sleep Center Assistant- Full Time, Days
About The Position
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. Why Holland Hospital? In a word—caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must maintain CPR or BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
