Overview
The Audiology extern will observe and participate in administering comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations to assist in identifying and differentiating hearing disorders. The extern will also participate in hearing aid assessment, selection, fitting, verification, and ongoing management for appropriate patient populations.
Additionally, externs will work alongside audiologists to interpret test results, develop recommendations, counsel patients, and coordinate care with referring providers. Our audiologists work closely with ENT physicians, providing externs with experience in collaborative care and the opportunity to see how audiologic, vestibular, and electrophysiologic findings contribute to the diagnosis and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders.
The Audiology extern will also have the option to gain clinical experience in vestibular and electrophysiologic assessment, including videonystagmography (VNG), auditory brainstem response (ABR), and ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMP and cVEMP).
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Administers Diagnostic Tests
- Provides amplification services including, hearing aid assessment testing, real ear measurements and live speech mapping
- Coordinates and interprets test results
- Consults with and makes recommendation on hearing disorders to physicians
- Based on test results, diagnosis audio vestibular disorders
- Coordinates care with physicians and other providers
- Completes chart notes for each patient seen and sends written report to referring physician and primary care physician
Manages Hearing Rehabilitation
- Counsels patients regarding test results
- Makes recommendation regarding hearing care options
- Reviews products available to improve hearing impairment
- Sells appropriate hearing care products and warranties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the patient
- Provides hearing aid dispensing, including selection, fitting, ear-mold acoustics, ongoing management with follow-up, and education
- Demonstrates and sells Assistive Listening Devices (ALD’s), batteries, and other special products
- Performs hearing aid repairs
- Performs hearing aid checks and cleaning
Miscellaneous Duties
- Aware of marketing activities
- Responsible for revenue and margin outcomes
- Maintains positive relationships with various vendors
- Assists patients with exchanges or returns as needed
- Involved in clinical quality outcomes, including efficiency and productivity
- Provides excellent customer service and maintains good public relations
- Oversees management of all office procedures
- Shares administrative duties with colleagues as needed
- Must be able to travel outside the state for professional development opportunities as required by the practice
Qualifications:
- Current Au.D. student at an accredited college or university
- Must be able to organize time and prioritize numerous duties within strict deadlines
- Requires the ability to deal with numerous interruptions
- Must engage with patients in a caring and respectful manner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently requires sitting, using hands, bending, reaching and twisting
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds with or without assistance
- Standing and walking throughout the day
- The work environment is generally quiet, with moderate noise from phones and other business office machines