Hearing Care Provider Apprentice — Illinois Relocation

HearingLife; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HearingLife is offering an Apprenticeship Program in Illinois to train as a Hearing Care Provider. You will complete a structured curriculum with virtual and in-person classrooms, hands-on labs, and preceptor-guided clinical experience.

The program lasts about six months to a year, with a required relocation within Illinois once licensed. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour, and you will progress through a clinical certification and licensing steps to practice independently.

Qualifications

• Must have an associates degree per the state of Illinois
• 0–2 years of general full‑time work experience, preferably in a Patient care or other related hearing or other health‑care‑focused setting involving direct contact with Patients
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy obligations relating to Patient information and records
• Minimum of a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license
• Functional use of Microsoft Office Suite of products, and some familiarity with customer / Patient relationship management tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Exhibits friendly and courteous behavior in all customer interactions. Continuously builds rapport and develops relationships with Patients.
• Maintains schedule and regular touch points with Patients
• Maintain active management schedule necessary to prioritize actions and people interactions with timelines and consistently meet expectations of the role.
• Conducts Tympanometry examinations (where within the scope of practice) and Otoscopic examinations.
• Conduct pure tone air and bone conduction tests with and without masking.
• Conduct speech recognition threshold and word recognition tests with and without masking.
• Make personalized recommendations for amplification based upon patient needs.
• Conduct patient custom ear mold impressions.
• Handle fitting and dispensing hearing instruments.
• Provide follow-up care for amplification including adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Providing counseling regarding hearing loss through a positive patient experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Self-motivated

Business acumen

Technical capacity

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HearingLife is offering an Apprenticeship Program in Illinois to train as a Hearing Care Provider. You will complete a structured curriculum with virtual and in-person classrooms, hands-on labs, and preceptor-guided clinical experience.

The program lasts about six months to a year, with a required relocation within Illinois once licensed. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour, and you will progress through a clinical certification and licensing steps to practice independently.