Newborn Hearing Screen Technician

Pediatrix Medical Group; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Falls Church, Virginia, is seeking a qualified individual to conduct newborn hearing screens and educate parents about its importance. Responsibilities include data entry, verifying insurance information, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience with infants. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and more.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift).

Responsibilities

• Conduct newborn hearing screens.
• Enter patient data and validate hearing screens.
• Help educate parents about the importance of the screen.

Skills

Experience working with infants

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry

Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays

Ability to prioritize daily tasks

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Job description

On a typical day, you will conduct newborn hearing screens, usually in a new mom’s hospital room, and help educate parents about the importance of the screen using video and printed tools we provide. You will also be in charge of entering patient data and validation of hearing screens, as needed. Additional responsibilities may include helping to confirm or reschedule outpatient appointments, following up on any equipment issues and training new staff.

• Performing newborn hearing screens
• Verifying insurance information with parent/guardian
• Documenting hearing screen results accurately
• Following protocol for timely submission of billing
• Following protocol related to security and identification of infants
• Following infection control, safety awareness and other hospital, company, and program policies
• Recognizing potential problems and obtaining assistance, when necessary, in a timely manner
• Completion of company and hospital orientation or classes, including patient privacy training
• Completion and maintenance of employee health requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift)
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently

Minimum Qualification/Education Level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred Experience Years: One to three months related experience

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) benefit.

Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over: 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.