Audiology Specialist

Audiology Specialist Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Audiology Specialist to join our team at Coastal Ear Nose & Throat LLC. As an Audiology Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting audiological evaluations, including impedance measures, air/bone conduction testing, speech reduction thresholds, pure tone thresholds, and word discrimination testing.

Responsibilities:

• Discuss hearing complaints with patients and their families
• Takes a complete patient history, based on the ability of the patient/family
• Conducts audiological evaluations, including impedance measures, air/bone conduction testing, speech reduction thresholds, pure tone thresholds, and word discrimination testing
• Determines speech discrimination scores, performed at suprathreshold levels to determine rollover affect
• Adjusts test procedures/protocols based on patient age and test ability
• Performs otoacoustic emissions testing, as deemed necessary by complaint/history/age/ability of patient
• Prepares complete audiology reports for referring physicians
• Provides hearing aid counseling, including discussing hearing test results and needs for amplification with patients and their families
• Explains benefits of personal amplification and discusses various hearing aid options and recommends the best option for the patient
• Makes ear mold impressions when patients decide on amplification
• Orders appropriate hearing aids/ear molds
• Maintains chart notes and paperwork subsequent to each visit
• Performs hearing aid fittings/orientations, including taking ear mold impressions and checking the fit of ear molds
• Programs/adjusts trim pots as needed to find tune hearing aids to patient satisfaction and appropriate response
• Instructs patients and their families on the care of hearing aids/batteries
• Issues instruction material and battery warnings
• Instructs patients or their families on the use of hearing aids; counsels patients and their families on the benefits of amplification and how to improve the patient's listening environment
• Verifies completion of orientation with a checklist
• Discusses contracts and obtains acceptance signatures and ordering deposits
• Schedules follow-up appointments
• Checks hearing aids for defects, etc.
• Cleans hearing aids as required
• Analyzes hearing aid problems perceived by patients
• Repairs aids or returns them to the manufacturer for repair
• Outlines estimated repair costs to families/patients
• Maintains audiological education literature
• Maintains audiology supply inventory
• Reports lists of needed supplies; orders supplies upon manager's approval
• Meets with physicians regularly to discuss patient care issues
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• Attends team and staff meetings

About Us:

Our caring providers and staff provide the best compassionate focus on pediatrics and adults related to Ear, Nose & Throat.