Audiology assistant job description
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Audiology assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in audiology assistant job postings.
Sample audiology assistant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Audiology or related field
- Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Knowledge of audiology equipment and testing
- Ability to interpret and analyze test results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sample required audiology assistant soft skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathy and understanding of patient needs
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks
Audiology assistant job description example 1
Reid Health audiology assistant job description
Monday-Friday, hours varying between 7:00a-5:00p. Travel to satellite offices required. Mileage is reimbursed.
Under the direction of the licensed Doctors of Audiology, Practice Manager & Clinical Manager, performs duties associated with the role of an Audiology Assistant. An audiologist's assistant is a person who, after appropriate training & demonstrated competency, performs tasks that are prescribed, directed and supervised by an audiologist. The role is to be supportive of the audiologist in performing routine tasks and 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.
+ Submit, file, and track prior authorizations for all testing and hearing aids - requires mining appointment schedules 6 weeks in advance
+ Performs daily biologic listening checks of equipment
+ Order hearing aids and devices as directed by audiologists
+ Check in new hearing aids when received
+ Send out devices for repair per audiologist directions
+ Check in repaired devices as they arrive daily
+ Perform listening check
+ Program device to last session in NOAH software
+ Coordinate scheduling of pick up repair appointment with audiologist
+ Manage audiometric data and patient information in NOAH database
+ Minor in- office warranty repairs of hearing devices
+ Complete chart prep prior to patient visits
+ Prepare/Set-up for patient hearing device fittings
+ Complete/finalize all hearing device fittings as outlined in training protocols
+ Complete check-out procedure with patient, includes collecting payment that is required.
+ Scan and file all paperwork for the department daily
+ Tracking of all incoming Audiology invoices
+ Stock rooms with supplies & paperwork weekly
+ Clean supplies weekly (follow standard protocol for sterilization procedures)
Education Required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent
Experience Preferred: Previous work experience in a physician office or medical related position
Licensure: None
Certifications: Nova Southeastern University online training program self-paced. Consist of two modules (diagnostics and amplification) will be trained with an Audiologist. Must be completed in 6 months and will get a certificate of completion.
Day shift. 40 hours weekly.
External Company Name: Reid Health
Street: 1434 Chester Blvd
Under the direction of the licensed Doctors of Audiology, Practice Manager & Clinical Manager, performs duties associated with the role of an Audiology Assistant. An audiologist's assistant is a person who, after appropriate training & demonstrated competency, performs tasks that are prescribed, directed and supervised by an audiologist. The role is to be supportive of the audiologist in performing routine tasks and 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.
+ Submit, file, and track prior authorizations for all testing and hearing aids - requires mining appointment schedules 6 weeks in advance
+ Performs daily biologic listening checks of equipment
+ Order hearing aids and devices as directed by audiologists
+ Check in new hearing aids when received
+ Send out devices for repair per audiologist directions
+ Check in repaired devices as they arrive daily
+ Perform listening check
+ Program device to last session in NOAH software
+ Coordinate scheduling of pick up repair appointment with audiologist
+ Manage audiometric data and patient information in NOAH database
+ Minor in- office warranty repairs of hearing devices
+ Complete chart prep prior to patient visits
+ Prepare/Set-up for patient hearing device fittings
+ Complete/finalize all hearing device fittings as outlined in training protocols
+ Complete check-out procedure with patient, includes collecting payment that is required.
+ Scan and file all paperwork for the department daily
+ Tracking of all incoming Audiology invoices
+ Stock rooms with supplies & paperwork weekly
+ Clean supplies weekly (follow standard protocol for sterilization procedures)
Education Required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent
Experience Preferred: Previous work experience in a physician office or medical related position
Licensure: None
Certifications: Nova Southeastern University online training program self-paced. Consist of two modules (diagnostics and amplification) will be trained with an Audiologist. Must be completed in 6 months and will get a certificate of completion.
Day shift. 40 hours weekly.
External Company Name: Reid Health
Street: 1434 Chester Blvd
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Audiology assistant job description example 2
Lifespan audiology assistant job description
The Audiology Assistant performs a variety of routine tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of an audiologist allowing the audiologist to focus on provision of evaluative diagnostic management and treatment services requiring the direct involvement of licensed audiologists. Duties include maintenance inventory and stocking of patient care equipment and the environment of care; hearing aid repair assisting the audiologist in testing record-keeping clerical duties and other administrative support functions.
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lifespan employees are expected to embrace Lifespan's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Lifespan's values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence. They are responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Maintain audiology testing supplies and patient care equipment including monthly inventory weekly stocking and organization.
Maintain environment of care including weekly rounding of patient care areas to assess compliance with departmental and organizational standards cleaning patient care supplies following organizational standards for infection control assisting with monthly biological calibration of audiometric equipment.
Under the supervision of a licensed audiologist - maintain stock of loaner hearing aids assist in minor hearing aid repairs; provide testing assistance to aid in patient management.
Support departmental ability to provide patient equipment via assistance with daily packaging and mailing relating to equipment orders logging of outgoing orders receipt and logging of incoming items reconciling outstanding orders and support hearing aid and cochlear implant related data management as assigned.
Assist in scanning and filing patient documentation to support timely access to records.
Perform light office duties as requested including scanning photocopying faxing filing chart preparation and the like.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the tasks assigned.
A basic understanding of the needs of the population being served.
Successful completion of the training requirements and competency-based skills necessary for the performance of specific assigned tasks.
Additional qualifications established by the supervising audiologist to meet the specific needs of the audiology program and the population being served.
EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate s degree preferred.
Preferred background in communication disorders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.
Physical ability to lift position and transport patients. Considerable reaching stooping bending crouching and kneeling.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the department s policies and practices
Refers specific complex problems to assistant clinical manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No supervisory responsibilities
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: UNAP
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lifespan employees are expected to embrace Lifespan's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Lifespan's values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence. They are responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Maintain audiology testing supplies and patient care equipment including monthly inventory weekly stocking and organization.
Maintain environment of care including weekly rounding of patient care areas to assess compliance with departmental and organizational standards cleaning patient care supplies following organizational standards for infection control assisting with monthly biological calibration of audiometric equipment.
Under the supervision of a licensed audiologist - maintain stock of loaner hearing aids assist in minor hearing aid repairs; provide testing assistance to aid in patient management.
Support departmental ability to provide patient equipment via assistance with daily packaging and mailing relating to equipment orders logging of outgoing orders receipt and logging of incoming items reconciling outstanding orders and support hearing aid and cochlear implant related data management as assigned.
Assist in scanning and filing patient documentation to support timely access to records.
Perform light office duties as requested including scanning photocopying faxing filing chart preparation and the like.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the tasks assigned.
A basic understanding of the needs of the population being served.
Successful completion of the training requirements and competency-based skills necessary for the performance of specific assigned tasks.
Additional qualifications established by the supervising audiologist to meet the specific needs of the audiology program and the population being served.
EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate s degree preferred.
Preferred background in communication disorders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs.
Physical ability to lift position and transport patients. Considerable reaching stooping bending crouching and kneeling.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the department s policies and practices
Refers specific complex problems to assistant clinical manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No supervisory responsibilities
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: UNAP
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024