What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vestibular Technician- Per Diem position at Dent Neurologic Group LLP?
Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and wellbeing. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits in a part-time or full-time status:
- Work-Life Balance with Set Scheduling (no overnight shifts)
- Free Onsite Parking at All Locations
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
- Wellness Program
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Location: Amherst, NY
Schedule: Per Diem, Monday- Friday, schedule varies, between 7:00am - 5:00pm,
Position Summary: Trains/Performs, under the direction of supervising audiologist, vestibular testing of patients with balance and dizziness disorders. The position conducts data analyses of patients' responses to vestibular testing and provides the appropriate reports to the Dizziness & Balance Center Manager & Physician.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts Cerumen removal and rotary chair testing
- Administers Posturography, HS-SOT, DVA testing
- Provides VNG testing
- Creates the reports required for all testing
- Assists patients and audiologist as needed
- Maintains patient volume logs
- Ensures the testing rooms and equipment and equipment are cleaned as required
- Takes the required patient vitals
- Obtains ABNs
- Prepares charts for patient visits
- Ensures verification of insurance benefits for all VNG/CDP testing
- Communicates insurance benefits with patients to include deductible and copay policies
- Confirms appointments for VNG/Tinnitus Assessment patients
- Scans and attaches all Dizziness and Balance Center forms
- Proofreads, edits and sends out reports; locks orders
- Schedules vestibular tests and tinnitus assessments
- Obtains research consents for Dizziness and Balance Center
- Schedules appointments for clinical trial research patients
- Inputs data entry for research
- Maintains continuing education for research and vestibular related topics
- Attends all D&B center related meetings/seminars/presentations
- Attends basic audiology courses on-line or/and at UB
Qualifications:
- Assoiciate’s degree or minimum 2 years clinic experience
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems with a variety of sophisticated medical equipment
- Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
- Strong planning, problem solving, organizational, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of general office equipment including fax and copy machines, multi-line phone system, and personal computer
- Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible
- High degree of verbal communication and interpersonal skills in interactions with others including a patient population with varying degrees of illness and health
- Ability to be flexible in regards to patient scheduling
Working Conditions:
- Engages in periods of prolonged standing
- Moderate physical effort, engaging in major physical activity involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment and patients in excess of 100 pounds.
- Continuous exposure to darkened room environment
- Eye and wrist straining related to repetitive movements
- Associated health risks related to patient exposure
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation:
- Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
- Rates are commensurate with experience
EEO Statement
Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all. Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
