Audiologist - Five Mile Ear Nose Throat - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Audiologist. The role involves assessing auditory function, enhancing hearing capabilities through consultations, and managing audiology equipment. Candidates should possess a master's degree in Audiology along with relevant licenses. This is an entry-level position, ideal for someone looking to make an impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a clinical setting or recently awarded AuD or PhD degree.
• Full knowledge in audiological assessment and management.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the auditory function of patients per protocol.
• Consult with patients to enhance hearing capabilities.
• Maintain patient safety through adherence to infection control policies.

Skills

Audiological assessment

Hearing aid assessment

Hearing aid fitting

Patient communication

Education

Master’s, Ph.D or Au.D. in Audiology

Job description

Overview

Audiologist - Five Mile Ear Nose Throat - Full Time - Days at The Christ Hospital Health Network

To assess auditory function and habilitate hearing loss. To act as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and the community. May assist in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans for audiologists.

Responsibilities

• Assess the Auditory Function of Patients per Protocol
  • Select and apply appropriate assessment tools.
  • Interpret test results accurately.
  • Document results and recommendations.
  • Communicate results and recommendations to the patient and referring physician.
• Consult With Patients To Enhance Hearing Capabilities
  • Recommend and fit hearing aids and assistive listening devices as appropriate.
  • Provide hearing aid maintenance and repair.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation per protocol.
  • Order devices and supplies at request of patient
  • Provide communication as requested.
• Equipment Management
  • Perform listening check prior to the start of clinic.
  • Coordinate annual calibration and maintain a copy of records.
  • Work with clinical engineering and vendors to complete repairs and maintenance.
  • Maintain supplies.
  • Set-up audiology equipment needs for all locations as needed.
  • Ensure all calibration needs are met at all service locations as needed.
• Maintain the Revenue Cycle for Audiology
  • Enter charges and ensure daily charges are complete and accurate.
  • Collect payments per policy.
  • Maintain log of hearing aid sales and payments to be completed quarterly.
  • Call and document insurance coverage for hearing aids.
  • Maintain hearing aid sales trends for all office locations based off reported logs, and communicate results and recommendations to designated persons as needed
• Maintain patient safety
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment with daily disinfecting procedure.
  • Ensure adherence to infection control policies.
• Communication
  • Provide education to patients, families, the community, staff and physicians as requested.
  • Communicate for paid-time-off clinic coverage needs
  • Maintain licensure and continuing education units, per licensure board, and submit credits to management.
  • Assist Manager in development and implementation of marketing and education plan for physicians and the community as needed.
  • Communicate for paid-time-off clinic coverage needs as requested.
  • Organize, communicate, and inform audiologists of any new procedure or new law to ensure standardization and adherence to law as needed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: EDUCATION: Master’s, Ph.D or Au.D. in Audiology
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years in clinical setting (recent) or newly awarded AuD or PhD degree.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Full knowledge in audiological assessment, hearing aid and assistive device assessment, hearing aid fitting, and hearing aid management. Knowledge of state and federal regulations, coding, billing and documentation requirements. Knowledge of appropriate network of referrals.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: LICENSE(S): Ohio Audiologist: Active Ohio Audiology License; Kentucky Audiologist: Active Kentucky Audiology License preferred
CERTIFICATION(S): Certificate of Clinical Competency, as issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and/or American Board of Audiology Certification, as issued by the American Board of Audiology

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

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