Communicative Disorders Assistant

WS Audiology; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in hearing solutions is looking for a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) in Windsor, Ontario. This full-time role involves supporting client care and clinical teams through various customer interaction and technical duties. This position offers competitive hourly pay, health benefits from day one, and a supportive, people-centric work culture. Candidates should have completed a CDA program and possess strong communication skills, alongside the flexibility to travel between multiple clinic locations.

Benefits

$28.00/hr - $31.00/hr based on experience + attractive bonus program

Employer-funded health, dental, and vision benefits

Education assistance and professional development opportunities

Friends and family discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hearing clinic or CDA capacity is an asset, but training is available.
• Willingness to travel locally and access to a car with a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for customers for product-related questions and troubleshooting.
• Educate customers on product features to enhance adoption.
• Document customer purchases and assist with insurance claims.
• Manage follow-ups for new fittings and identify community marketing opportunities.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Comfortability in interacting with diverse customer groups

Education

Completion of a CDA program from an accredited institution

Job description

About us

Part of WSA group, HearCANADA's mission is to reframe the world of hearing care and set the highest standards in the world of hearing health. With 110+ clinics across Canada, our teams work collaboratively to provide exceptional, patient-centric care on our quest to deliver Wonderful Sound for All. Learn more about us by visiting our webpage.

Position overview

We are seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to join our Client Care team! In this role, you will support both our client care team and our clinical team members with various duties related to hearing assessments and communication techniques, remote testing, product training and adoption, maintenance and troubleshooting, and community partnership development.

This is a full-time contract position supporting multiple sites across Windsor, Ontario including Essex, Jackson Park, Tecumseh and Lakeshore. Typical hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm local time and time will be split between both locations. Mileage will be expensed to your non-primary clinic.

What we offer

• $28.00/hr - $31.00/hr based on experience + an attractive bonus program
• Employer-funded health, dental, and vision benefits (starting on day one) with additional healthcare spending account
• RRSP program + employer matching
• Education assistance program, LinkedIn learning access, + mentorship + professional development opportunities
• Friends and family discounts + access to our employee perk program
• Purpose-driven + people-centric culture with the ability to make an impact in our communities across Canada

What you will do

• Act as a point of contact for customers to answer product-related questions, provide product training, maintenance and care, and troubleshooting
• Educate customers on product features and benefits to increase product adoption
• Discuss communicative strategies with customers
• Following established protocols and as assigned by the supervising Audiologist, load existing settings from NOAH following a repair, perform electro-acoustic analysis and verification on hearing aids (with interpretation by supervising Audiologist)
• Manage documentation pertaining to customer purchases and insurance claims that may include entering prescriptions or hearing aid recommendations into TCM (Electronic Medical software), 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 hour follow up calls)
• 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

What we’re looking for

• Completion of a CDA program from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a hearing clinic or CDA capacity would be an asset, however, we are willing to train someone with completion of the program and limited experience
• Clear communication skills and comfortability in interacting with diverse customer groups
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy clinic setting
• Willingness to participate in some local travel - access to a car and a valid driver's license is required due to the multi-clinic nature of the role

To join us on our journey in providing Wonderful Sound for All, click the "Apply Now" button!

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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; requests can be submitted via [e-mail].