Audiologist - Greenville

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Audiologist is responsible for all audiology testing at the UMG Greenville ENT facility and performs diagnostic testing on ENT patients to determine the extent of their hearing capability or disability. The role also supports documentation and patient interaction related to diagnostic testing, assessment, and care plans, and completes encounter forms accurately and promptly to support billing. The Audiologist examines patients with conditions affecting the outer, middle, or inner ear; assesses examination results; and develops appropriate treatment plans. The role includes counseling patients and families, monitoring patient progress, maintaining timely and confidential records, and contributing to clinical quality, education, and patient-care programs. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Doctorate in Audiology.
Licensed Audiologist (C050 Au.D) through the South Carolina state board of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Responsibilities

Perform audiology testing and diagnostic testing on ENT patients to determine hearing capability or disability.
Examine patients with conditions related to the outer, middle, or inner ear.
Assess examination results and diagnose problems efficiently and accurately.
Create appropriate and thorough treatment plans that meet patients’ goals.
Use proficiency with hearing aids and other assistive listening devices.
Counsel patients and families on test results, recommendations, communication strategies, and hearing loss prevention.
Evaluate patients regularly, monitor their condition, and modify treatment plans as needed.
Record patient progress and complete reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Complete encounter forms accurately and promptly to support billing.
Research causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders when applicable.
Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
Exercise sound clinical judgment, including making appropriate referrals and arranging follow-up care.
Maintain professionalism and dedication to clinical excellence.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient-care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.