Audiology Assistant
Denver, CO - USA
Job Summary
Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.
Our Values
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Department
DH AUDIOLOGY CLINIC PAV LJob SummaryUnder the supervision of a Licensed Audiologist the Audiology Assistant performs delegated tasks in the Audiology Clinic including patient care assisting with testing maintaining equipment working with hearing aids/amplification devices and handling administrative duties.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with patient testing primarily the pediatric population (20%)
- Check in and program hearing aids (20%)
- Clean check troubleshoot and perform minor repairs for hearing aids/amplification devices (15%)
- Prepare contracts for hearing aid fitting appointments (15%)
- Perform newborn hearing screenings in the Newborn Nursery and NICU (10%)
- Perform infection control with equipment and in patient areas (10%)
- Prepare equipment and room based on appointment type (5%)
- Check the functionality of equipment maintain and restock supplies within the sound booths and patient areas (5%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- less than 1 year Previous experience in healthcare or customer service preferred
Licenses:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding and display of the principles of customer service as it applies to patients and staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to problem solve
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$21.00 - $26.26 / hrBenefits
At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net health care system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Denver Health is Colorado’s premier hospital & health care institution. Nationally recognized top doctors. Home to Denver Metro's Level I Trauma Center.