What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Assistant 2 position at 200 Academy?
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Audiology Assistant 2 to work in Miami, FL. The Audiology Assistant 2 performs tasks that are prescribed, directed, and supervised by a certified and/or licensed audiologist. The Audiology Assistant 2 serves as a mentor to Audiology Assistant 1s, through supporting their training and professional advisement. This position ensures clinics remain on time and can cover for all areas of Audiology Assistant responsibility as needed. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Assist Audiologist in audiological testing and evaluation, ensuring proper fitting of hearing devices and technology. Supports the delivery of services, where appropriate. Performs hearing aid orientation, including basic care and use of hearing aid (insertion, removal, adjusting volume, etc.) Demonstrates care and maintenance of hearing devices to patients and support/care givers Works directly with the Practice Manager to support the training of junior Assistants. Supports the training of Audiology Assistant 1s in all areas of responsibility. Submits signed consents to healthcare centers to initiate retrieval of medical records, pathology slides, x-rays, and other pertinent reports. Prepares treatment room for examination of patient. Cleans and sterilizes instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Assists with examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the audiologist as directed. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Organizes, and stocks audiology rooms with all supplies needed by specialty daily. Discards expired supplies. Checks audiology clinic organization and cleanliness weekly, hand sanitizer dispensers and reports the need to have them filled and/or to request deep cleaning. Cleans and sanitizes patient room between each appointment. Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phone calls and maintaining administrative records. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Utilizes IDX RIS/PACS to track patient arrival times and advises front desk personnel of patient delays to maintain daily schedule. Greets patients upon arrival and verifies patient information. Directs patient to the clinic or audiology room and ensures the patient is ready for the provider. Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff. Assists in copying completed patient paperwork, delivering originals to front desk for scanning, and distributing copies to appropriate reading rooms. Assists in the distribution of patient label stickers in Audiology. Performs daily biologic checks of audiological equipment and reports any problems with equipment to the equipment manufacturer and Practice Manager. Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel. Other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Audiology Assistant Certification completion within the first three months of employment. Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. 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