How to hire a hearing aid specialist

How to hire a hearing aid specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hearing aid specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a hearing aid specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hearing aid specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a hearing aid specialist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A hearing aid specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, hearing aid specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents hearing aid specialist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Hearing Aid Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Hearing Aid Specialist		$12-53
   Hearing Aid Dispenser	Hearing aid dispensers are medical professionals who are responsible for evaluating the case of patients with hearing problems while recommending the best hearing aid to help improve their condition. These specialists must employ the hearing test called audiogram test that indicates the different degrees of hearing loss of their patients... Show more	$12-45

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Financial Aid
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Hearing Loss
   • Audiology
   • Patient Care
   • Hearing Instruments
   • Health Fairs
   • Listening Devices
   • Hearing Evaluations
   • Test Results
   • Front Desk
   • Hearing Devices
   • HIPAA

   Responsibilities:

   • Carry out various operational responsibilities, including conducting presentation and selling hearing aid products to interest patients.
   • Maintain HIPAA compliance, review records and make recommendations for medical devices.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hearing aid specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A hearing aid specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, hearing aid specialists' average salary in wyoming is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hearing aid specialists 76% less than senior-level hearing aid specialists.
   • Certifications. A hearing aid specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a hearing aid specialist's salary.

   Average hearing aid specialist salary

   $56,107yearly

   $26.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level hearing aid specialist salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a hearing aid specialist job description

   A hearing aid specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a hearing aid specialist job description:

   Hearing aid specialist job description example

   We're seeking an experienced, Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist who is passionate about helping others. Making a difference in people's lives is why you chose this career. With your prior knowledge of dispensing and fitting hearing aids, you will jump onboard, adapting quickly in this rewarding, sales-based opportunity.
   
   Our hearing aids are built on quality and innovation, from nearly invisible to advanced Bluetooth technology, Miracle-Ear is known for superior products and customer service. Stand on the shoulders of a well-known brand in the industry.
   
   Current Hearing Instrument Dispenser License (or temporary license with the expectation to complete state exam) and/or Audiology degree (Au.D.) is required.
   If you are:
   
   * Confident and personable
   
   * Enthusiastic and eager to learn
   
   * Passionate about helping others
   
   * Adaptable and sharp
   
   * Able to leverage technology
   
   Great! That's what we look for. We want our customers to feel heard, understood, and cared for. Making a difference in people's lives is why you chose this career. You strike a fine balance of clinical expertise, with the motivation to promote the best hearing solutions the industry has to offer. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with clients and coworkers alike.
   
   About the role:
   
   As a seasoned Hearing Aid Specialist, you will meet with customers to discuss their hearing loss, building a relationship based on trust and empathy from the start. You will make product recommendations based on their specific needs, while educating the customer on the effects of hearing loss and the functionality of their device. Finally, you will witness the positive impact of restoring their sense of sound (hint, hint-this is the best part).
   
   About us:
   
   For over 70 years Miracle-Ear has led the way in innovation and customer service, helping over 50 million people with hearing loss. Through the Miracle-Ear Foundation, we give back to the local communities we serve, with a portion of the cost of every hearing aid sold helping someone in need. Our franchise partners operate retail clinics across the United States and take pride in offering solutions that enhance our customer's quality of life.
   
   At Miracle-Ear, you'll experience the entrepreneurial spirit and camaraderie of a small business, with the extensive training and technology of an advanced corporation. Fostering a culture of belonging allows us to deliver on our promise of helping millions of diverse customers rediscover all the emotions of sound. This is the advantage of working as part of the Miracle-Ear family and our parent company, Amplifon, the global leader in retail hearing solutions.
   
   About the benefits:
   
   * Competitive base + commission pay structure
   
   * Work-life balance
   
   * Continuous training & support
   
   * Brand recognition - we're at the top of our industry!
   
   * Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
   
   * Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays Off, 401K
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right hearing aid specialist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your hearing aid specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit hearing aid specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with hearing aid specialist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hearing aid specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect hearing aid specialist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new hearing aid specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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