How to hire a hearing aide technician

How to hire a hearing aide technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hearing aide technician 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 aide technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hearing aide technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a hearing aide technician, 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 aide technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, hearing aide technicians 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of hearing aide technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Hearing Aide Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Hearing Aide Technician		$12-18
   Aide	Aides are personal employees of their clients who commonly have health issues that render them unable to do certain tasks. They help out their clients with activities they may need assistance in... Show more	$10-16
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Medical History
   • Audiology
   • Test Results
   • Hearing Loss
   • Hearing Screenings
   • Insurance Verification
   • Assistive
   • Hearing Tests
   • Medical Equipment
   • Hearing Instruments
   • Direct Phone Calls
   • School Health
   • Front Desk
   • Patient Care

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily customer invoicing, service calendar, accounts receivable/payable, and account reconciliations in QuickBooks.
   • Maintain rehabilitation equipment and supplies by checking inventory, fulfilling supply orders, completing equipment requests, and performing preventive maintenance.
   • Create, maintain reports, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations.
   • Prepare patients for electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasounds.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, hearing aide technicians' average salary in georgia is 26% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hearing aide technicians 33% less than senior-level hearing aide technicians.
   • Certifications. A hearing aide technician 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 aide technician's salary.

   Average hearing aide technician salary

   $15.45hourly

   $32,129 yearly

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   Entry-level hearing aide technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a hearing aide technician job description

   A hearing aide technician 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a hearing aide technician job description:

   Hearing aide technician job description example

   Under the supervision of the site Team Leader and licensed Audiologists, performs various hearing aid clinic duties. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs, and adequately documents all aspects of patient treatment for review and co-signature by the assigned supervising audiologist. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.
   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
   
   + High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of 1-3 months on-the-job training.
   
   + Must attend HFHS training on CarePlus and EPIC, as well as Outlook training and/or competency.
   
   + Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills desired. Must demonstrate good customer skills through on-going training and in-services.
   
   + Must be able to communicate effectively with the hearing-impaired population, in person and on the telephone.
   
   + Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision when appropriate.
   
   + May include working at other HFHS Audiology locations during training.
   
   + May also involve temporary work at other locations in case of staffing emergencies (to be decided at the discretion of the managing Audiologists and Division Director).
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right hearing aide technician 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 aide technician job on Zippia to find and recruit hearing aide technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit hearing aide technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 aide technician

   Once you've selected the best hearing aide technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new hearing aide technician. 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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