Audiology Assistant

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, seeks an Audiology Assistant to support licensed audiologists under supervision. You will help by performing tasks that do not require a licensed audiologist, escort patients, and prepare testing setups to reduce wait times and costs.

Education includes a high school diploma with healthcare exposure; certification modules must be completed within the first year. The role focuses on improving efficiency and patient satisfaction in the Hearing Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–2 years in healthcare.
• Certification modules in amplification and diagnostics to be completed within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to testing rooms and complete rooming processes.
• Instruct patients on use and care of hearing aids and other amplification devices.
• Instruct patients on ear hygiene.
• Assist audiologists in treatment programs and with appointment setup.
• Prepare materials for ear impressions and perform nondiagnostic otoscopy.
• Prepare patients for VNG/ENG or evoked testing (ABR/ASSR).
• Support audiologists with various non-licensed tasks to improve workflow.

Skills

Escort patients

Patient instruction

Ear hygiene

Assist audiologists

Appointment setup

Otoscopy

Hearing aid care

Education

High school diploma

Nova Southeast University Audiologist’s Assistant certification modules

Job description

4607-RH Hearing Center

Schedule:

Day Shift. 40 hours a week. 8am-5pm

About the Position:

Under the direction of the licensed Doctors of Audiology and Practice Manager after appropriate training and demonstration of competency, performs duties that are prescribed, directed, and supervised by a certified and/or licensed audiologist. The role of assistant leads to an increase in productivity by reducing wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction, and reducing costs by performing those skills that do not require the licensed audiologist.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and clinical duties so that the audiologist is available for the more complex evaluative, diagnostic, management, and treatment required by the level of education and training of a licensed audiologist.
• Audiology Assistants are regulated by state regulations and fall under the responsibility of the supervising audiologist who determines the applicable requirements for the assistant in the specific work setting.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education And Experience

• Education Required: High school diploma/GED and 1-2 years of experience in healthcare
• Experience Preferred: College Degree and previous work exposure in healthcare related field Licensure and Certification
• Complete Nova Southeast University Audiologist’s Assistant certification modules of Amplification and Diagnostics. To be complete within 1 year of hire while on the job.

Position Specific Competencies

• Escort patients to proper room for testing and complete rooming process.
• Instructing patients on proper use and care of hearing aids and other amplification devices.
• Instructing patients on proper ear hygiene.
• Assisting audiologists in treatment programs.
• Assisting audiologists with appointment setup and technical tasks.
• Preparing materials for ear impressions.
• Performing nondiagnostic otoscopy.
• Preparing the patient for VNG/ENG or evoked testing (ABR/ ASSR).
• Assisting audiologists in Hearing …