Audiologist

Job Description

DISPENSING AUDIOLOGIST

Fast paced Otolaryngology practice looking for one Certified Audiologist in Rhode Island. 3-4 years of diagnostic testing experience but will consider new graduates as well. This is a staff position responsible for patient treatment as well as diagnostic testing to evaluate hearing loss and other related conditions. Our Audiologist must be committed to patient hearing health and display a positive attitude in a busy working environment.

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a wide range of patients, colleagues
• Medical insurance and CPT and ICD-10-CM coding experience a plus.
• Strong patient service orientation
• The ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of patients
• Must be able and willing to generate referrals from patients to physicians
• The ability to work and interact professionally with patients, physicians and team members
• Must be able to problem solve and manage the day-to-day operations of the practice independently
• Ability to adapt to EMR documentation requirements

• Provide testing, diagnostic evaluations, counseling, and patient care.
• Attend to both scheduled and walk-in patients.
• Report patient test results to originating referral source or appropriate staff member for tracking and documentation.
• Maintain all patient records and charts as specified by practice management.
• Sell hearing aids and accessories including batteries, special products, or any other product available through practice.
• Support operations by conducting quality control analysis of incoming hearing aids and maintenance of test areas, equipment and supplies.
• On an ongoing basis, review practice procedures, processes and systems, and recommend improvements as necessary.
• Achieve the practice monthly and annual goals set by practice administration.
• Perform all services and duties in a manner consistent with policies, procedures, processes, and quality standards.
• Initiate, develop and support marketing activities required to grow and sustain the patient base
• Assist with practice organization and efficient operations.
• Continue to develop professionally through continuing education, and maintain current with professional and practice developments with professional publications and other resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration even with numerous interruptions.
• Must be able to spend a minimum of 8 (full time position) hours a day providing patient care.

• Professional Qualification
• Masters in Audiology or AuD Degree
• 3-4 years hearing aid dispensing experience
• Active and current hearing aid dispensing license