Audiology Assistant at Reid Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Hearing Aid Fitting, Otoscopy, Ear Impression Preparation, NOAH Database, Hearing Aid Troubleshooting, Patient Education, Clinical Support, Inventory Management, Medical Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Audiology Assistant 4607-RH Hearing Center Schedule: Day Shift. 25 hours. M,W,F 8am-5pm About the Position: Under the direction of the licensed Doctors of Audiology and Practice Manager after appropriate training and demonstration of competency, performs duties that are prescribed, directed, and supervised by a certified and/or licensed audiologist. The role of assistant leads to an increase in productivity by reducing wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction, and reducing costs by performing those skills that do not require the licensed audiologist. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform routine tasks and clinical duties so that the audiologist is available for the more complex evaluative, diagnostic, management, and treatment required by the level of education and training of a licensed audiologist. • Audiology Assistants are regulated by state regulations and fall under the responsibility of the supervising audiologist who determines the applicable requirements for the assistant in the specific work setting. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. Education and Experience: • Education Required: High school diploma/GED and 1-2 years of experience in healthcare • Experience Preferred: College Degree and previous work exposure in healthcare related field Licensure and Certification • Complete Nova Southeastern University Audiologist’s Assistant certification modules of Amplification and Diagnostics. To be complete within 1 year of hire while on the job. Position Specific Competencies: • Escort patients to proper room for testing and complete rooming process. • Instructing patients on proper use and care of hearing aids and other amplification devices. • Instructing patients on proper ear hygiene. • Assisting audiologists in treatment programs. • Assisting audiologists with appointment setup and technical tasks. • Preparing materials for ear impressions. • Performing nondiagnostic otoscopy. • Preparing the patient for VNG/ENG or evoked testing (ABR/ ASSR). • Assisting audiologists in hearing testing of pediatric patients • Complete/finalize all hearing aid fitting appointments with hearing aid orientation for the patient. • Ordering earmolds and devices, completing device repairs, and manufacturer/lab returns • Performing checks on hearing aids and other amplification devices. • Performing troubleshooting and minor repairs to hearing aids, ear molds, and other amplification devices. • Cleaning hearing aids and other amplification devices. • Maintaining NOAH database for management of hearing aid patients. • Interacting with hearing instrument manufacturers/suppliers regarding status of orders/repairs. • Performing daily biologic listening checks of equipment. • Maintaining inventories of supplies and checking function of equipment maintaining and restocking test and treatment rooms. • Scan and file all paperwork for the department daily. • Complete chart prep for each patient in advance of visit. • Answer patient questions received via telephone and in-basket. Work Environment : Our department takes pride in serving those in our communities. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity, and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. Our team looks for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Physical Demands: • Lifting: yes, up to 20 pounds. • Pushing/Pulling: yes, up to 20 pounds. • Standing: greater than 50% of the time. • Sitting: less than 50% of the time. • Walking: greater than 50% of the time. Travel: Yes • Between Reid Health Hospital & Ambulatory Care Clinics Overtime: Yes as needed to provide patient care. Holidays: Yes as needed to meet the needs of the practice. Weekends: Yes to meet the needs of the practice. Different Shifts: No On-Call: No Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health. If you are unable to find an open position you are interested in today, please consider Introducing Yourself so that we may reach out to you in the future. Daycare, Doordash, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Reid Health does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Reid Health via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Reid Health. Please be aware: Across the country there has been an increase in job offer scams. Reid Health has taken measures to protect ourselves from this. Our hiring practices do require face to face interviews and on-site visits prior to offers of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine clinical tasks and technical support for hearing aids to increase productivity and reduce patient wait times. Assist licensed audiologists with testing, patient rooming, and the maintenance of equipment and databases.