Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee — Remote & In-Clinic Training

Starkey; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Hearing aid benefits

PTO

Paid sick time

6 paid holidays

Job summary

Starkey Retail in Bay City, TX is seeking a Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee to learn fittings, service, and sales of hearing aids and accessories. The program includes training with a sponsor, shadowing, and travel to other locations, with licensure sponsorship by Starkey.

You will gain hands-on experience with patient counseling, diagnostic testing, and TeleHear remote services, while preparing for state licensing and a dispensing license under applicable laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of sales experience preferred in medical or hearing aid industry.
• Knowledge of the hearing aid industry a plus.
• Ability to organize and execute a plan; strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Patient Journey counseling and instruction.
• Learn to conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations to identify type and degree of hearing loss.
• Train with licensed specialists to complete practicum hours.
• Learn Starkey product line and programming of hearing instruments; travel may be required.
• Train remote services via TeleHear and online meeting tools.

Skills

Plan & organize

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Digital systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences/Communication Disorders ideal

Tools

TeleHear

TEAMS

VSEE

GoTo Meeting

Job description

Starkey Retail in Bay City, TX is seeking a Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee to learn fittings, service, and sales of hearing aids and accessories. The program includes training with a sponsor, shadowing, and travel to other locations, with licensure sponsorship by Starkey.

You will gain hands-on experience with patient counseling, diagnostic testing, and TeleHear remote services, while preparing for state licensing and a dispensing license under applicable laws.