Audiology Aide/Audiology Aide Trainee in Miami Speech & Hearing Clinic

Job Title

Audiology Aide/Audiology Aide Trainee in Miami Speech & Hearing Clinic

Department

Speech Pathology and Audiology Department JM

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

The Audiology Aide is specifically trained to support licensed Audiologists in specialized aspects of testing, equipment management, and record-keeping in the clinic setting.

Job Description

Essential Duties:  

• Test Assistant for pediatrics and the elderly in confirming and collecting behavioral responses.

• Patient preparation for various types of testing offered in the clinic.

• Collect and provide patient pre-test screenings and instructions.

• Collect and organize records requested.

• Maintains loaner hearing aid stock and manages database.

• Maintains organization and cleaning of the clinic while following infection control procedures; orders and stocks supplies across sites.

• Documentation in the electronic medical record-Practice Perfect and Noah, as necessary.

• Maintaining organization of clinic space, equipment, and supplies in all settings in which audiology services are offered.

• Patient coordination of instructions for appointments.

• Maintaining organization of clinical equipment, clinical and research files and records.

• Entering data into databases and extracting data as needed.

• Schedules return of ear molds, hearing aids, accessories, and supplies to families.

• Communicates with families and outside professionals/organizations, as directed and requested, following HIPAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: High School Diploma for appointment as Audiology Aide Trainee; must complete an approved training program prescribed by an approved application to the Ohio Board of Speech and Hearing Professionals (OSHPB) or currently have completed the training program and approved application to the OSHPB for appointment as Audiology Aide.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with specific attention to detail.
• Good phone etiquette/customer service skills and the ability to interact with all levels of university and clinic staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Desire to provide high-quality, patient-centered care empathy.
• Desire and ability to interact effectively with patients of all ages and caregivers alongside students in Speech Pathology and Audiology following all ethics laws and rules, including HIPAA regulations.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

If not state-licensed, you will be hired into an Audiology Aide Trainee role and provided observation and training hours needed before moving to an Audiology Aide role.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries need to be directed to Dr. Donna Scarborough at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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