Audiology Clinical Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. General Summary of Position Responsibility: The Audiology Clinical Assistant works with the Audiologists in the comprehensive care of patients with potential and diagnosed hearing disorders. Under supervision of the licensed Audiologist, the clinical assistant participates in patient care, performs hearing device maintenance and maintains the environment of care. The position actively supports the hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. This position also has an administrative component to support the job functions of the clinic.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Ability to follow verbal and written directives with detail.
Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by completion of the AED Heartsaver Course within 90 days of initial hire date.
High School Diploma/GED (Required)
(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a Rehab Services setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed Audiologist, participates in patient care including:
Prepare patient materials, equipment, and room based on appointment type
Assist with hearing testing in two tester audiologic exams
Assist with fitting of earmolds, hearing devices and accessories
Assist with intervention programs (e.g., hearing loss prevention)
Document patient encounters and DME information
Under the supervision of a licensed Audiologist, performs hearing device maintenance including:
Send hearing devices and accessories for repair
Maintains the audiology clinic environment of care including:
Assist with clerical duties (e.g., stocking of materials, recordkeeping, scheduling)
Verify the function and safety of the environment with month rounds
Verify the function of the equipment with weekly listening checks
Perform infection control
Maintain inventory of supplies
Communicate with hearing device manufacturers/suppliers
Order hearing devices, earmolds, and accessories, tracking as assigned
Completes scanning of documents to EPIC and sends written communication to parents as needed.
Participates in team meetings.
Updates own knowledge base through continuing education, attendance at in-services and reading of literature.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program