Job Description
Diagnostic Specific Responsibilities:
Performs diagnostic hearing evaluations across the lifespan as ordered by the physicians
Comprehensive hearing evaluations
TympanometryAcoustic ReflexesDPOAEsVisual Reinforcement AudiometryVNGsHearing Aid Dispensing Responsibilities:
- Fits and dispenses hearing aids and Lyric
- Performs hearing aid repairs and other maintenance as requested by the patient
- Follows up with hearing aid patients annually to ensure the hearing aid is serving the patient well
- Counsels patients for hearing loss and hearing loss prevention
- Completes earmold impressions
- Performs real-ear measurements
- Selecting and programming assistive listening devices, custom swim plugs, and custom hearing protection
General Responsibilities:- Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
- Adds add-on patients to schedule and creates patient encounter as received by physicians
- Completes all encounters with correct diagnostic codes and v-codes
- Completes all chart notes for hearing aid patients
- Scans all audiograms and VNG reports into patient's ModMed chart
- Scans all invoices into appropriate category in patient's chart
- Attendance at staff meetings
- Attends continuing education sessions as requested
- Performs any additional duties as requested by the lead clinical audiologist and/or Practice Manager and physicians
Requirements:
Previous experience working in ENT practice setting (preferred, not required) Current Illinois Licensure
