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Job Location drjobs

Fort Walton Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation bonus
  • Training & development
Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hearing Aid Specialist to join our dynamic otolaryngology practice. Working closely with our audiologist the Hearing Aid Specialist will provide exceptional patient care focusing on the fitting maintenance and support of hearing aids to improve patients quality of life. This role requires technical expertise strong communication skills and a commitment to personalized patient care in a collaborative medical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Consultations: Conduct assessments to evaluate patients hearing aid needs in collaboration with the audiologist discussing lifestyle preferences and hearing challenges.

  • Hearing Aid Fitting and Programming: Select fit and program hearing aids using advanced technology to ensure optimal performance and patient comfort.

  • Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on the use care and maintenance of hearing aids as well as realistic expectations for outcomes.

  • FollowUp Care: Provide ongoing support including adjustments troubleshooting repairs and routine maintenance of hearing aids to ensure longterm satisfaction.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the audiologist and otolaryngology team to coordinate care review diagnostic results and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records including fitting notes followup visits and communications in compliance with practice protocols and regulatory standards.

  • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage hearing aid inventory ensuring availability of devices and accessories while coordinating with suppliers as needed.

  • Stay Current: Keep uptodate with advancements in hearing aid technology industry trends and best practices through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a hearing aid specialist training program or associates degree in hearing instrument sciences preferred.

  • Licensure: Valid state license or certification as a Hearing Aid Specialist (or eligibility to obtain licensure within statespecific timeframe).

  • Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience fitting and dispensing hearing aids preferably in a clinical or medical setting.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with hearing aid fitting software diagnostic equipment and realear measurement systems.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients of all ages.

  • Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with audiologists physicians and administrative staff in a fastpaced environment.

  • Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and precision in fitting and programming hearing aids to meet individual patient needs.

  • Empathy: A patientcentered approach with sensitivity to the emotional and physical challenges of hearing loss.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in an otolaryngology or audiology practice.

  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

  • Knowledge of insurance billing and reimbursement processes for hearing aids.

Work Environment

  • Fulltime position Monday through Friday.

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment within a wellestablished otolaryngology practice.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.


Required Experience:

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Employment Type

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