Hearing Aid Dispenser

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF Retirement

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

CGH Pharmacy Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a Hearing Aid Dispenser to assist the audiologist with dispensing hearing aids and managing patient care.

You will conduct tests, fit devices, educate patients, and handle follow-up care within a carefully regulated scope, ensuring compliance with state and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with required anatomy/physiology of hearing, hearing science, audiology, or related program.
• Pass Illinois Department of Public Health written and practicum exam within 12 months of hire.
• Licensure from the International Hearing Society within 18 months of hire and ongoing maintenance.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients regarding test results and develop a customized hearing care plan.
• Perform selection, programming, and verification of hearing aids to meet patient needs.
• Provide follow-up care: hearings checks, repairs, cleanings, and ongoing education.
• Conduct hearing tests and maintain patient records.
• Take ear impressions and fit patients for their hearing aids.
• Educate patients on proper use and care of hearing aids.
• Enter charges for services and assist with order management.

Skills

Hearing aid knowledge

Patient counseling

Basic computer skills

CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IPDH program alignment

Job description

Hearing Aid Dispenser### Hearing Aid DispenserApply: LOC002 Main Clinic: All Clinic Locations: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-3784**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40## **POSITION PURPOSE****:** Performs basic patient care functions to assist the Audiologist in dispensing hearing aids. Assists in the operation of office as it relates to scheduling, referrals, and filing, as needed by practices.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:*** Counsel patients regarding test results and gain a complete understanding of the patient’s hearing needs and lifestyle to develop a customized hearing care plan.* Perform selection, programming, and verification of the appropriate hearing aid technology to best meet the patient’s individual needs.* Provide ongoing management, including follow-up and education, hearing aid checks and adjustments, repairs, and cleanings as necessary to maintain ongoing patient relationships.* Perform hearing tests and evaluations* Maintain records of the test results* Make ear impressions* Fit patients for their hearing aids* Educate patients on the proper way to utilize their hearing aids* Simple maintenance or repair to hearing aids* Order the necessary hearing aids for patients* Enter charges for services provided.* Other duties as assigned**SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Minimum of an Associate’s degree or its equivalent; required including successful completion of (1) twelve semester hours or eighteen quarter hours of academic undergraduate course work from an accredited institution consisting of 3 semester hours of anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism, 3 semester hours of hearing science, 3 semester hours of introduction to audiology; 3 semester hours of aural rehabilitation, or the quarter hour equivalent\\*\\*, OR (2) an equivalent program as determined by IPDH that is consistent with the scope of practice of a hearing instrument dispenser. NOTE: \\*\\*The 12 semester hour requirement can be achieved by successful completion of the 39-course online program offered by the International Hearing Society.* Successfully pass the Illinois Department of Public Health’s written and practicum exam for hearing instrument dispensers within 12 months of hire.* Licensure from the International Hearing Society is received within 18 months of hire and maintained.* Obtain and maintain licensure.* Basic computer knowledge required.* Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.* Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.**Compensation Range**$20.16 - $30.24**Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions**Health and Dental InsuranceIMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityOptional InsurancesPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan ForgivenessGift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center Discount