Audiologist

Job Requisition
Dispensing Audiologist

Summary: Our audiology practice will be partnering with an otolaryngology practice to provide audiology services (diagnostics and hearing aid dispensing) for their practice. The audiologist will have a significant degree of autonomy and will report to Aberdeen Audiology’s chief audiologist and be employed by the audiology practice.

Primary duties

· Establish rapport and gather history from patients, conduct audiometric testing, and make recommendations for hearing aids

· Provide counseling and care which delights the patients

· Perform diagnostics (At a minimum: pure tone, conduction, speech in noise, etc. Experience with VNG, ABR, and ECoG a plus)

· Make ear impressions and ear molds, order instruments

· Program and fit hearing aids and assist with any adjustments, questions or problems

· Provides appropriate validation and verification of hearing aids

· Dispense accessories including, special products, ALD'S, or any other product available through practice

· Report patient test results to originating referral source or appropriate staff member for tracking and documentation

· Maintain all clinical records and charts as specified by practice management

· Support clinic operations by conducting quality control analysis of incoming hearing aids and maintenance of test areas, equipment and supplies

· Achieve the clinical operational variables and the monthly and annual goals

· Maintain documentation and patient files

Characteristics

· Patience

· Trustworthiness

· Calm demeanor

· Commitment to treatment of hearing loss

· Empathy for others

· Enjoys people

· Presents a professional appearance

· Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a wide range of patients, colleagues, and vendors

· Sales / business-minded

Skills & Abilities

· Demonstrated proficiency in hearing aid dispensing to include programmable hearing aids of major manufacturers

· Follows good safety and infection control protocols.

· Reasonable problem-solving skills

· Good Time management skills

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of patients

· Must be proficient with PCs and conventional software packages as well as programming software

· Collaborate with referring otolaryngologist in the diagnosis and care of patients

· Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of the clinic independently

Education / Experience

Required:

· Doctorate in Audiology

· Pennsylvania state license in audiology

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50