Audiologist Assistant

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ENT LBM Audiology Operations on Main Campus Jackson seeks an Audiologist Assistant to support clinic operations and improve patient experience. You will perform audiologic procedures under supervision, assist with hearing devices, and help with patient education.

Qualifications include one of several recognized CMA/RMA/AMT/NAHP certifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, compassionate care, and strong communication in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the listed certifications in the Education section.
• Clinical healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Experience with hearing devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage hearing aid operations: ordering, repairs, inventory, and patient follow-up.
• Perform basic audiologic procedures: calibration checks, otoscopic inspections, and hearing tests.
• Assist audiologists with pediatric and adult audiometry and hearing aid fittings.
• Conduct hearing aid orientations and demonstrate assistive listening devices (ALDs).
• Maintain audiology supply inventory and complete documentation.
• Complete administrative tasks, including patient calls and correspondence.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Multitasking

Education

ASHA C-AA

CMA (AAMA)

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (NCCT)

RMA (AMT)

RMA (AAMP)

RMA (ARMA)

NRCMA (NAHP)

RMA (AAH)

Job description

Job Title: AUDIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Organization: ENT LBM Audiology Operations

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Category: Allied Health

Job Summary

Supports the audiology clinic operations and improves the patient experience by performing audiologic procedures under supervision and orders, repairs, and assists patients with hearing devices.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: One of the below accepted credentials:

• Audiology Assistants Certification (C-AA) by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Health Career Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Allied Health (AAH)

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a healthcare environment and with hearing devices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy in documentation. Capable of working under supervision and adhering to precise instructions. Demonstrates compassion and a patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Manage hearing aid operations: ordering, repairs, inventory, and patient follow-up.
• Perform basic audiologic procedures: calibration checks, otoscopic inspections, and hearing tests.
• Assist audiologists with pediatric and adult audiometry and hearing aid fittings.
• Conduct hearing aid orientations and demonstrate assistive listening devices (ALDs).
• Maintain audiology supply inventory and complete necessary documentation.
• Complete administrative tasks, including patient calls and correspondence.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or tox or caustic chemicals, which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more