DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGIST

Position Summary:

 

The role of the Diagnostic Audiologist is to provide hearing health care services of the highest quality to exceed external and internal customer expectations and to support the mission of the company.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

 ? Provide both on and off-site 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 clinical records and charts as specified by the company.

 ? Support clinic operations by conducting quality control analysis of incoming hearing aids and maintenance of test areas, equipment and supplies.

 ? On an ongoing basis, review company clinical procedures, processes and systems and recommend improvements as necessary.

 ? Achieve the clinical operational variables and the monthly and annual goals set by the company.

 ? Perform all services and duties in a manner consistent with company policies, procedures, processes, and quality standards.

   ? Provide clinical support for marketing initiatives.

 ? Assist with clinic organization and efficient operations.

 ? Continue to develop professionally through attending continuing education opportunities and reading professional publications.

 ? Perform other duties as assigned.



Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

No direct supervisory responsibility.  Incumbents will oversee the completion and quality of the work they assign to front office associates.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

 

? Masters in Audiology required.

? Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing license required.

 

 Required Skills:

 

? Must be familiar with PC?s and conventional software packages.

? Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a wide range of patients, colleagues, and vendors.

? Medical insurance and CPT, MUPC and ICD-9-CM coding experience a plus. 

? Strong customer service orientation.

? Good problem solving skills.

? Excellent organizational skills.

 

Physical Demands:

 

? Must be able to lift boxes or equipment up to 20 pounds.

? Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration even with numerous interruptions.

? Must be able to spend a minimum of 7 hours a day providing patient care.