Clinical Support Assistant

WS Audiology USA; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WS Audiology USA seeks a Clinical Support Assistant for their HearCANADA clinics in Ontario. This permanent role involves troubleshooting for clients, assisting with audiology screenings, and managing documentation. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Benefits from day one

RRSP matching

Generous time off policies

Annual education expense account

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a hearing clinic focusing on hearing aid care.
• 3+ years in customer service with a strong client care passion.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with product troubleshooting and audiology screenings.
• Manage documentation related to purchases and insurance claims.
• Conduct follow-ups for new fittings and missed appointments.

Skills

Client care

Technical acumen

Empathy

Communication

Education

Completion of secondary school

Post-secondary in Communicative Disorders Assistant or similar

Tools

MS Office Suite

Hearing tools and software

Job description

Reporting to the Divisional Sales Director, the Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) will act as a key point of contact for clients in our clinics from a product knowledge, troubleshooting, and maintenance perspective. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Lindsay, ON and Bridgenorth Peterborough, ONHearCANADA clinics. Some local travel will be expected and as such, access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license are required.

What you'll do:

• Assist in troubleshooting client product issues
• Provide support in Audiology screenings and support clients in Shoebox Hearing Screenings
• Demonstrate product features and benefits to clients
• Assist customers in basic product maintenance and care including performing clean and checks on hearing aids
• Discuss communicative strategies with customers
• Manage documentation pertaining to customer purchases and insurance claims that may include, assisting the customer with third party claims and processes, and providing follow up
• Recognize and capitalize on sales opportunities through various mediums (walk-ins, customer referrals, telephone inquiries, retention practices, etc.)
• Conduct effective telephone follow up for new fittings (48 hours follow up calls), recalls and outbound calls
• Schedule client appointments and maintain a strong calendar
• Conduct telephone follow ups for missed, late, or outstanding appointments
• Maintain basic knowledge of hearing aid technology and be able to perform cleaning functions and in-office minor repairs depending upon requirements
• Maintain knowledge of assistive listening devices and ability to demonstrate/orient client to use hearing devices and accessories
• Identify and participate in community events and organizations to promote HearCANADA (community-based marketing, CBM)
• Act as a liaison with physicians’ offices and other referral sources to maximize opportunities
• Act as an ambassador for HearCANADA through partnerships with offsite engagements with other healthcare settings including retirement homes.
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.

What we're looking for:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalency; post-secondary education in a related field such as Communicative Disorders Assistant, Personal Support Worker, Medical Office, Health Sciences, etc. would be a definite asset
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a hearing clinic or similar capacity where hearing aid care and maintenance was a fundamental aspect of the role.
• 3+ years of experience in a customer or client service capacity with a passion for delivering exceptional client care
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience using MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with hearing tools and software is strongly preferred
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required
• Willingness to participate in local travel for events and community engagements is required
• Comfortability in working with hearing aids and performing maintenance, PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Empathy and the ability to relate to diverse client groups is required
• Technical acumen and an interest in learning new tools, devices, and software
• A passion for engaging with clients and training them on proper use and adoption of hearing devices

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including an attractive hourly wage ($27.00 - $29.50 / hour based on experience) + a bonus program
• Benefits commencing on day one of hire
• RRSP matching
• Generous time off policies
• Annual education expense account + learning and development opportunities
• Expense program for ease of travel and work-related expenses

HearCANADA is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking place in all aspects of the selection process.