Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee - Training Licensing

Hammershearing; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Hearing aid benefits

PTO

Paid holidaysAnnually

Job summary

Starkey Retail in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee. You will be trained in hearing aid fittings, service/repairs, and sales, with remote services via TeleHear.

Starkey will sponsor and fund the dispensing license process and fees as you complete state requirements. Training includes shadowing, travel to other locations, and reimbursement for study materials, testing, and travel.

Qualifications

• High school required; college degree preferred or equivalent work history.
• 1+ years of sales experience preferred in healthcare or hearing aid industry.
• Knowledge of the hearing aid industry is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and instruction to guide the patient journey.
• Learn to conduct patient diagnostics and comprehensive hearing evaluations.
• Train with licensed specialists on fittings, repairs and product programming.
• Support telehealth activities via Starkey TeleHear and related tools.
• Collaborate with sponsor and travel for training at other locations.

Skills

Sales experience

Hearing aid industry knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences/Communication Disorders

High school diploma

Job description

Starkey Retail in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee. You will be trained in hearing aid fittings, service/repairs, and sales, with remote services via TeleHear.

Starkey will sponsor and fund the dispensing license process and fees as you complete state requirements. Training includes shadowing, travel to other locations, and reimbursement for study materials, testing, and travel.