Sr Audiology Assistant

Northwell • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

Leads and guides Audiology Assistants in the performance of duties. Performs all
functions of a Audiology Assistant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Audiology Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
• Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
• Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex issues.
• Maintains related department supply and equipment inventory.
• Performs all functions of a Audiology Assistant.
• Performs hearing screening under the supervision of an audiologist.
• Demonstrates proper use of (OAE) test equipment, including calibration.
• Records test results and demographic information in logbook, progress notes and discharge summary for inpatients.
• Enters data into database for Newborn hearing screens.
• Calls and follows-up with parents(s) of fail/missed babies for screening appointments.
• Distributes appropriate pamphlet with result of screening to parents.
• Tracks all fail/missed newborns, and sends progress note to Medical records when appropriate.
• Conducts hearing aid fittings to instruct patients on care and use of their hearing aids or their assistive listen devices and documents.
• Dispenses hearing aid product to patients.
• Assists in the ordering and maintains inventory of hearing aid supplies.
• Provides hearing aid checks and repairs services to inpatients.
• Returns hearing aids to appropriate companies within their guidelines for maximum credit reimbursement.
• Assists in oversight and monitoring of billing for hearing aids/hearing aid supplies. Checks statements sent from vendors against invoice received. Acts as liaison with Patient Account staff to investigate any billing issues.
• Assists patient and staff in obtaining itemized bills of Audiology services provided to ensure reimbursement.
• Handles Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) billing in compliance with regulations and helps patients to obtain coverage when appropriate.
• Monitors treatment environment for safety.
• Considers appropriate psychosocial aspects of care.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees