Hearing Instrument Dispenser
Hearing Instrument Dispenser
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Hearing Instrument Dispenser independently manages the hearing aid program in the areas of inventory maintenance dispensing patient education casting of ear mold impressions billing and clinician education regarding equipment. The hearing instrument dispenser coordinates departmental support activities related to DME and clinical equipment in conjunction with Audiology Manager and Director and assists the clinical audiologists with patient care when needed.
Job Duties:
Evaluates auditory test results and confers with individuals with a previously identified hearing loss to demonstrate fit adapt and modify hearing aids and ear mold impressions. Completes newborn hearing screenings.
Teaches patients and their parents on the use and maintenance of hearing aids FM systems and bone conduction processors.
Documents and bills in a timely manner. Completes necessary paperwork for DME.
Manages process for tracking hearing aid orders and repairs ear molds returned items loaner hearing aids and equipment ordering. Updates processes/systems as needed.
Maintains inventory and tracking of departmental clinical equipment.
Troubleshoots minor repairs of hearing aids FM systems and feedback issues of ear molds. Replaces defective parts or make repairs to equipment and program hearing aids per managing audiologists specifications
Maintains working relationships with hearing aid vendors and equipment companies Lurie Childrens healthcare technology management team (HTM) and Lurie Childrens purchasing.
Schedules maintenance and routine calibration of all Audiology equipment with Lurie Childrens HTM and outside vendors.
Identifies and coordinates software updates of all Audiology equipment with Lurie Childrens Information Technology (IT).
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Minimum of Bachelors degree in related field.
Currently licensed as a Hearing Instrument Dispenser.
Ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff patients parents and community therapists.
Updates own knowledge base through continuing education attendance at in-services and reading of literature.
Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by completion of the BLS AED Heartsaver Course within 90 days of initial hire date.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)Pay Range
$22.25-$36.38 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
