Audiology Externship - Bend

Overview

Audiology Externship Opportunity - Bend, OR

HearUSA is a leader in hearing health. We are on a mission to make hearing care simpler and more accessible, and to change lives through Simply Excellent Hearing Care. HearUSA operates more than 360 hearing centers across the U.S. as part of WS Audiology group.

• All responsibilities will be under supervision by a WS Audiology Audiologist Preceptor and in close coordination with the Extern's University Program. The Extern will work closely with the Audiologist Preceptor.
• Responsibilities include testing and diagnosis of hearing, which may include audiometry, immittance testing, tinnitus evaluations, otoacoustic emissions testing, and vestibular evaluations.
• All testing will be administered according to WS Audiology clinical best practice protocols and applicable state and federal laws.
• Consult with Supervisor Preceptor and/or Clinical Educators for challenging fittings.
• Evaluate test results to determine communication problems and make appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain professional statistics indicative of a high standard of patient care.
• Work within a team environment with other center staff to achieve net revenue goals established by Regional and Main office management.
• Maintain expertise in selling, fitting, and troubleshooting current hearing aid technology.
• Maintain office appearance in conjunction with the Patient Care Coordinator; ensure the office image is professional and organized. Use all equipment and tools provided by WS Audiology.
• Comply with FDA guidelines and HEARUSA practice guidelines.
• Maintain professional license and CEU requirements.

• 2-3 years in Graduate Audiology Doctoral Program
• Student will apply for temporary, provisional, limited, or training permit or license for hearing aid dispensing and/or audiology in the applicable state, as required by each state in which the student is placed.
• Basic Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic or advanced written communication skills
• Ability to communicate detailed or technical information clearly, accurately and concisely
• Experience interacting with customers/clients

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Holidays & PTO Policy
• 401k Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee, Family & Friends Hearing Aid Discount Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Service Days & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

The Company provides equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration not related to the person’s ability to do the job or otherwise made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.