Audiologist

Girgis ENT•Hinsdale, IL

19d

About The Position

Girgis ENT is an independent otolaryngology practice in the Chicago western suburbs. Our board-certified physicians provide a diverse and comprehensive range of both general and subspecialty services that are complemented by our audiology services. We are currently looking for a full or part time audiologist to join Girgis Hearing. This position is open for a highly qualified, Illinois licensed, doctor of Audiology to assist in providing comprehensive diagnostic testing, hearing consultations, complete hearing aid services as well as VNG testing. We believe in personalized medical care, and that the patient/doctor relationship will always be the gold standard. Our mission is to help patients breathe better, hear better and sleep better with life changing results. If you share our passion for delivering the highest standard of care, and if you are looking for a place to work with a family like atmosphere where you have a steady work/life balance, we invite you to join us at Drs. Girgis & Associates.

Requirements

Previous experience working in ENT practice setting (preferred, not required)
Current Illinois Licensure

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic hearing evaluations across the lifespan as ordered by the physicians
Comprehensive hearing evaluations
Tympanometry
Acoustic Reflexes
DPOAEs
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
VNGs
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
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