Hearing Aid Specialist

Community Hearing Services; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Hearing Services in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a part-time Hearing Aid Specialist to perform hearing evaluations, including audiometric testing, and interpret results to guide device selection. You will fit, program and adjust hearing aids, provide follow-up care, and educate patients and families on device use and maintenance.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with audiologists as needed, and ensuring a welcoming, professional experience for

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting and interpreting hearing evaluations using audiometry.
• Experience with hearing tests and speech assessment to support diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Strong customer service skills and clear communication with patients.
• Active state licensure or certification as a Hearing Aid Specialist per NY regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearing evaluations, including audiometric testing.
• Fit, program, and adjust hearing aids.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care and education on device use and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with audiologists as needed.
• Create a welcoming, professional experience for every patient.

Skills

Audiology

Audiometry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensure as Hearing Aid Specialist

Job description

Company Description

Community Hearing Services is a patient-centered hearing care practice dedicated to treating each individual with the same care and respect as a family member. The team focuses on serving people with hearing loss in surrounding communities and enriching residents' lives through improved hearing. As an established practice, Community Hearing Services is committed to fair, personalized hearing care tailored to each patient's unique needs. The practice emphasizes strong values, professional discipline, and long-term relationships with patients to support the best possible hearing outcomes.

Role Description

The Hearing Aid Specialist is a part-time, on-site role based in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves conducting hearing evaluations, including audiometric testing, and interpreting results to recommend appropriate hearing aid solutions. The specialist will fit, program, and adjust hearing aids, provide ongoing follow-up care, and educate patients and families on device use and maintenance. Daily responsibilities also include maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with audiologists or other hearing care professionals as needed, and ensuring a welcoming, professional experience for every patient.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Audiology and Audiometry for conducting and interpreting hearing evaluations.
• Candidates should possess skills in Hearing Tests and Speech assessment to support accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
• Candidates should possess strong Customer Service skills to provide compassionate, patient-focused care and clear communication.
• Relevant state licensure or certification as a Hearing Aid Specialist or Hearing Instrument Specialist, as required by New York regulations.
• Experience fitting, programming, and troubleshooting hearing aids and related assistive listening devices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical setting and maintain detailed, accurate documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in hearing sciences or related fields is beneficial.
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations, with sensitivity to confidentiality, accessibility, and ethical care standards.