Hearing instrument specialist vs hearing aide technician

Differences between hearing instrument specialist and hearing aide technician duties and responsibilities

Hearing instrument specialist example responsibilities.

• Interview patients about health history and review specific FDA questions to determine if patients need a medical referral.
• Supervise daily operations, perform a variety of hearing evaluations, counsele patients, and service hearing instruments.
• Perform accounting using Peachtree software.
• Enter patient information into Noah and pre program all devices.
• Assist in manufacturing, testing, diagnosing, and calibrating hearing assistive devices.
• Design, document and execute testing procedures, including settings, guidelines and troubleshoot.
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Hearing aide technician example 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.