Audiologist

Audiologist Position

The Audiologist provides direct patient care in the clinic setting and retail hearing aid center. Services include comprehensive diagnostic hearing testing and evaluation within the scope of state license, as well as consulting, fitting, dispensing and repair of hearing aids.

Schedule:

• Monday
  - Wednesday: 8a-5p
• Thursday
  - Friday: 8a-12p

The clinic is also open to a part-time schedule, if this is more desirable for the applicant.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric thru elder patients within an Audiologist scope of practice.
• Conduct hearing, OAE, VNG, VEMP and ECoG testing.
• Guide patients thru process of hearing device selection and purchase agreements and do fitting and maintenance on hearing aids.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records for services.
• Document in the electronic record in a timely manner.
• Choose appropriate ICD and CPT codes.
• Collaborate with referring doctors as appropriate.
• Stay current with their professional organizations as it relates to their practice.
• Be informed of state–of-the-art equipment.
• Maintain equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Market and promote hearing aid center.
• May assist in cochlear implant surgeries and provide follow up hearing services for these patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• BS/BA in related field
• Au.D. required.
• Licensed in the state of WA.
• 3-5 years of clinical work experience.
• ENT practice experience and/or retail hearing aid sales preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work efficiently.
• Working knowledge of an electronic medical record.
• Ability to grasp new concepts and skills.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Patient and pleasant personality. Works well with all types of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Player; interfaces well with staff, patients and providers.
• Flexible.
• Maintains professional demeanor.
• Dependable.
• Strong critical thinking skills and problem solver.
• Organized.
• Performs all duties with the optimal patient experience as the end goal.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.