Audiology Assistant, 40 Hours, Days
About The Position
Under the direction of an Audiologist, performs a variety of duties involving assisting with basic hearing evaluations, maintenance of hearing aids and some clerical functions. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- Associates degree with a Health Care background.
- Eligibility to become licensed as an Audiology Assistant in Massachusetts, and will obtain licensure within 3 months of date of hire.
- Knowledge of Audiology field and functions.
- Analytical skills and judgment to interpret data and take the appropriate action as circumstances or situations vary.
- Knowledge of a variety of basic patient care and office procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and the desire and ability to interact effectively with children and parents.
- Organization skills, ability to pay attention to detail, and good phone etiquette/customer service.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications Disorder.
Responsibilities
- Performing assistance during audiological evaluations.
- Responsible for rooming patients and taking patient case history.
- Program hearing aids for CI and Baha evaluations.
- Completes troubleshooting procedures on hearing technology devices, recommending repairs, and drafting requests for authorization of parts and repairs. Maintains a tracking system.
- Instruct patients and families in the use of hearing technology equipment.
- Enters data into databases for research purposes, and extracts data as needed.
- Check in hearing technology equipment and document in share-point.
- Produces and maintains a variety of statistical records, reports, forms, schedules, and other materials.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties as necessary.
- Maintains assigned supplies. Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotates stock as required. Initiates requisitions for re-supply or specials items.
- Maintaining organization of clinical equipment and toys, clinical and research files and records.
- Organizing and stocking consult rooms/booths.
- Maintains clinic in a neat and orderly fashion.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
