Audiology Assistant

Company: The Barranco Clinic
Location: Clermont
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary/Objective:Manages or assists in conducting patient audiometric testing, fitting, adjustment, repair, and builds and retains patient base to increase hearing aid sales.Essential Job Functions:Performs basic comprehensive exams/Assisting with Pediatric evaluationsPrepares patient for VEMP, VNG and EP testing.Completes equipment maintenance and daily calibration checks.Ensures exam room equipment is checked for functionality.Runs electro acoustic analysis of incoming hearing aids prior to fitting or return to the patient.Performs Tympanometry, reflex testing and reflex decay.Gathers all items to be dispensed with a new hearing aid (batteries, dry aid kit, accessories)Prepares patients for impressions.Enters patient and audiometric information into appropriate system.Ensures test results and sorted, recorded and clinical information systems are accessed appropriately.Testing documentation procedures are completed.Maintains appropriate medical record documentation for each hearing aid testing.Generates monthly reports from Practice Navigator software.Provides hearing aid orientation and counseling services.Receives walk-in patients with hearing aid problems.Assists with retrieval of patient information from electronic data systems or other sources are performed as needed.Notifies patients of audiologist orders when appropriate.Assists with other departments when requested.Triages patient inquiries and refers to appropriate person.Informs patients of needed requirements before testing.Notifies patients when co-payments and deductibles are required for testing procedures.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School graduate or equivalentOne year of related experienceEvidence of competency-based trainingAAP/EEO StatementIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at SFENTA will be based on qualifications and job-related abilities. SFENTA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. SFENTA will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

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