Hearing Instrument Specialist

Hear Wright, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA

401(k) with company match

CEU reimbursement

Maternity leave

Dependent care FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

HearingLife is seeking an Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist in San Diego, CA to deliver comprehensive hearing care, perform evaluations and fittings, and provide ongoing patient support. The role emphasizes ethical practice, patient education, and collaboration with a care team.

You will diagnose and treat hearing loss within your licensure, build lasting patient relationships, and help grow a successful practice, with opportunities for growth and leadership in a supportive

Qualifications

• Active Hearing Aid Dispensing license per state requirements.
• At least two years of hearing aid sales experience or equivalent training.
• Strong communication and patient-care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform hearing evaluations and fittings.
• Check, clean, troubleshoot, and repair hearing devices.
• Explain results and treatment options to patients clearly.
• Counsel patients on hearing aids, accessories, and payment options.
• Collaborate with Patient Care Coordinator and Manager to grow patient population.

Education

Hearing Aid Dispensing license

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Help More People Hear Better—Build a Career You Love

We’re looking for an Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist to join our team! Bring your clinical expertise, passion for patient care, and drive to make a difference. We’ll support you with opportunities to grow, a collaborative team, and earning potential that rewards your success.

Compensation: $80,000-85,000 base salary + uncapped commission

Relocation stipend available!

About HearingLife

HearingLife is a national hearing care company within the Demant family, alongside Oticon. Our heritage of care and innovation dates back to 1904, and today, HearingLife operates more than 600 hearing care centers across 42 states.

Our purpose is simple: help more people hear better. Through a scientific, results-oriented approach and personalized care, our hearing care professionals make a life-changing difference for patients every day.

Benefits That Support You

We know caring for others starts with feeling supported yourself. Our benefits include:

• PTO, paid holidays, and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an HSA.
• 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and CEU reimbursement.
• Maternity leave and a dependent care flexible spending plan.
• Pet insurance and deeply discounted hearing aids and products for you and your family.

Responsibilities

Help More People Hear Better

Make a meaningful difference through personalized hearing care, clinical expertise, and an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you’ll diagnose and treat hearing loss within your scope of licensure, build lasting patient relationships, and help grow a successful practice—all while upholding professional, ethical, and state licensing standards.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver comprehensive hearing care, including hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, patient education, and ongoing aftercare.
• Check, clean, troubleshoot, and repair hearing aids, earmolds, and other amplification devices.
• Operate audiometric equipment, interpret results, and explain findings and treatment recommendations in ways patients can easily understand.
• Counsel patients on hearing aids, accessories, and payment options, maintaining current knowledge of third‑party payors and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Partner with your Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and Manager to grow your patient population and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual clinical and financial goals.
• Build community connections through local outreach, health fairs, and physician relationships, representing HearingLife’s commitment to helping more people hear better.
• Support telehealth and Remote Care services, including hearing evaluations and patient coaching, as permitted by your licensure and applicable requirements.
• Maintain required licensure and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Lead, Mentor, Grow!

Your growth matters here. Whether you want to strengthen your clinical skills, mentor others, or explore leadership, HearingLife offers opportunities to take your next step.

• Explore leadership: Gain management insights and contribute to initiatives that shape our growth.
• Develop through Amplify: Receive one‑on‑one guidance and practical leadership experience through our Amplify Leadership Program.
• Share your expertise: Become a proctor or mentor and help develop the next generation of Hearing Care Professionals.
• Grow your career: We promote from within, giving experienced team members first consideration for senior leadership opportunities.
• Work with a team that lives its values: We Create Trust, We Are Team Players, We Apply a Can-Do Attitude, and We Create Innovative Solutions.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• An active Hearing Aid Dispensing or Audiology license that meets applicable state requirements.
• At least two years of hearing aid sales experience or two years of equivalent industry training under a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist or Audiologist.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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