As a Clinical Audiologist for our otolaryngology practices, you will evaluate and treat patients with hearing and balance disorders, working closely with ENT doctors to provide comprehensive care. Your duties will include conducting hearing tests, fitting, and dispensing hearing aids, and providing patient education. We are open to both full-time and part-time Audiologists, including those who hold a Master's Degree in Audiology. Offering sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00
Our organization provides unparalleled strategic, financial, and operational support to our partnering clinical groups of otolaryngologists, collaborating closely with physicians, physical therapists, local practice managers and our appreciated staff members to achieve superior outcomes in today's medical landscape. Join our dynamic team where we prioritize people, foster innovation, and pursue excellence.
CLINICAL DUTIES
Performs audiological testing including a full range of audiograms, tympanograms, reflex decay, acoustic reflex, otoacoustic emissions, CPA, and VRA etc. for both the physicians within The Centers For Advanced ENT Care, as well as outside referrals from physicians and nurse practitioners.
Provides treatment by cleaning the ear canals, fitting hearing aids, fitting and adjusting bone anchored and cochlear implant devices, counsel's patients and their families on the proper use, care and maintenance of the hearing devices
Perform hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up services for adults, including real-ear measurements
Counsel patients and families on test results and expectations
Evaluate and treat patients with tinnitus
Counsel and fit patients with appropriate hearing protection devices
Fit patients with custom ear molds
Provide cerumen management, hearing aid fitting, bone anchored and cochlear implant device fitting and adjustments, and patient education on device use, care, and maintenance
Examine patients with ear, hearing, balance, and related problems
Accurately perform hearing evaluations to assess patient hearing
Accurately perform hearing aid consultations, evaluations, fits, checks, and adjustments
Make ear mold impressions
Record and update patient evaluations, changes, progress, and treatments
Ensure that all audiology equipment is in good working order and calibrated regularly
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT DUTIES
Maintain inventory spreadsheet and place orders as needed.
Inform practice administrator of any compliance concerns
Call patients from reception to audiology room and educate them on procedures
Place orders and collect payments for hearing aid and ear mold purchases, documenting orders and monies collected
Send hearing aid repairs in a timely manner for prompt and accurate responses for patients
Follow up with patients for needed services
File hearing aid invoices, results, and other documentation in patient medical records for physician review
Read patient files for the day's visit
Generate written communications for physicians that are timely, clear, and concise
Prepare diagnostic reports for availability to physicians and patients
Order and restock supplies in audiology rooms
Maintain cleanliness and neatness in hearing testing and consultation rooms
Follow safety procedures to protect patients and staff
Attend and participate in meetings, in-service education, and continuing education opportunities
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care
Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families
COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Understand and follow front office policies and procedures, practice mission statement, personnel code of conduct, and compliance program rules and regulations
Maintains knowledge and complies with all personnel and other established job-related policies and procedures
Understands and includes the practice’s mission statement in daily performance of job duties
Adheres to personnel code of conduct
Comprehends and adheres to all rules, regulations and procedures of the Practice Compliance Program which includes, but is not limited to OIG Program, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and any other state, local or federally mandated regulations that affect a physician’s office.
Informs practice administrator of any concerns related to any compliance issues (OIG, HIPAA Privacy and Security, State medical board etc.).
Performs any other duties as requested and delegated by physician or practice administrator
