Beth Israel Lahey Health
Audiology Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, 02167
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Beth Israel Lahey Health Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Audiology Assistant assists in the delivery of audiologic services under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. The role increases the availability of audiology services, reduces wait times and enhances patient satisfaction. Audiology Assistants are required to have an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders to meet Massachusetts requirements, with training and supervision provided to become an Audiology Assistant. Overview
Job Description: Preparation of hearing aids and accessories for fitting and dispensing by the audiologist, including electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids and other amplification devices. Troubleshooting, cleaning and minor repairs to hearing aids, earmolds and other amplification devices. Instructs patients in proper use and care of hearing aids and other amplification devices. Demonstrates Assistive Listening Devices. Assists Audiologist in treatment programs. Performs non-diagnostic otoscopy. Assists Audiologists in test patient preparation and testing of pediatric patients. Maintains and restocks test and treatment rooms. Equipment maintenance and inventory. Interacts with hearing instrument manufacturers/suppliers regarding status of orders/repairs. Earmold impression. Packaging and mailing earmold orders, device repairs and manufacturer repairs. Record keeping, including documenting work associated with direct or indirect patient care that is co-signed by the supervising Audiologist. Performs appointment scheduling and various clerical and administrative duties as necessary. Participates in practice improvement initiatives. The Audiology Assistant will ensure that PHI (Patient Health Information) will only be used for the purposes of patient TPO (treatment, payment and operations). APG patient personal health information is only shared with individuals who are actively managing the patient's care. No other parties are entitled to receive, discuss a patient's personal health information without the patient's permission. The Audiology Assistant will ensure patient safety practices to prevent/eliminate risk of patient harm. Adverse patient events and near misses will be promptly reported to the APG Risk Management Dept. Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders to meet Massachusetts requirements; training and supervision provided to become an Audiology Assistant Responsibilities
Prepare hearing aids and accessories for fitting and dispensing by the audiologist, including electroacoustic analysis of devices Troubleshoot, clean and perform minor repairs on hearing aids, earmolds and other amplification devices Instruct patients in proper use and care of hearing aids and amplification devices Demonstrate Assistive Listening Devices Assist audiologist in treatment programs and in patient testing; perform non-diagnostic otoscopy Assist with test patient preparation and testing of pediatric patients Maintain and restock test and treatment rooms; perform equipment maintenance and inventory Interact with manufacturers/suppliers regarding status of orders and repairs Manage earmold impressions and packaging/mailing of orders and repairs Record keeping and co-signing by supervising audiologist; schedule appointments and perform clerical/administrative duties as needed Participate in practice improvement initiatives Ensure PHI is used appropriately for treatment, payment and operations; protect patient information and report adverse events as required Policies
As a health care organization, we require vaccinations against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled More than 35,000 people working together to care for patients, families and communities.
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Audiology Assistant
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Beth Israel Lahey Health Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Audiology Assistant assists in the delivery of audiologic services under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. The role increases the availability of audiology services, reduces wait times and enhances patient satisfaction. Audiology Assistants are required to have an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders to meet Massachusetts requirements, with training and supervision provided to become an Audiology Assistant. Overview
Job Description: Preparation of hearing aids and accessories for fitting and dispensing by the audiologist, including electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids and other amplification devices. Troubleshooting, cleaning and minor repairs to hearing aids, earmolds and other amplification devices. Instructs patients in proper use and care of hearing aids and other amplification devices. Demonstrates Assistive Listening Devices. Assists Audiologist in treatment programs. Performs non-diagnostic otoscopy. Assists Audiologists in test patient preparation and testing of pediatric patients. Maintains and restocks test and treatment rooms. Equipment maintenance and inventory. Interacts with hearing instrument manufacturers/suppliers regarding status of orders/repairs. Earmold impression. Packaging and mailing earmold orders, device repairs and manufacturer repairs. Record keeping, including documenting work associated with direct or indirect patient care that is co-signed by the supervising Audiologist. Performs appointment scheduling and various clerical and administrative duties as necessary. Participates in practice improvement initiatives. The Audiology Assistant will ensure that PHI (Patient Health Information) will only be used for the purposes of patient TPO (treatment, payment and operations). APG patient personal health information is only shared with individuals who are actively managing the patient's care. No other parties are entitled to receive, discuss a patient's personal health information without the patient's permission. The Audiology Assistant will ensure patient safety practices to prevent/eliminate risk of patient harm. Adverse patient events and near misses will be promptly reported to the APG Risk Management Dept. Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders to meet Massachusetts requirements; training and supervision provided to become an Audiology Assistant Responsibilities
Prepare hearing aids and accessories for fitting and dispensing by the audiologist, including electroacoustic analysis of devices Troubleshoot, clean and perform minor repairs on hearing aids, earmolds and other amplification devices Instruct patients in proper use and care of hearing aids and amplification devices Demonstrate Assistive Listening Devices Assist audiologist in treatment programs and in patient testing; perform non-diagnostic otoscopy Assist with test patient preparation and testing of pediatric patients Maintain and restock test and treatment rooms; perform equipment maintenance and inventory Interact with manufacturers/suppliers regarding status of orders and repairs Manage earmold impressions and packaging/mailing of orders and repairs Record keeping and co-signing by supervising audiologist; schedule appointments and perform clerical/administrative duties as needed Participate in practice improvement initiatives Ensure PHI is used appropriately for treatment, payment and operations; protect patient information and report adverse events as required Policies
As a health care organization, we require vaccinations against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled More than 35,000 people working together to care for patients, families and communities.
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