Audiologist Assistant

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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The Audiology Assistant independently completes necessary audiometric testing to aid in the patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment under the supervision of a state licensed Audiologist and supervising physician.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

1. Independently completes necessary audiometric testing to aid in the patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment under the supervision of a state licensed Audiologist and supervising physician.

2. Maintains clinical supplies and educational tools. Inventories stock, orders and restocks as needed.

3. Accounts for the ordering, shipping, receiving, and tracking of equipment as assigned.

4. Participates in team meetings; obtains needed audiovisual equipment, completes meeting documentation as required.

5. Organizes, labels, submits, and tracks all paperwork necessary for medical records and billing.

6. Assists with patient scheduling and other clerical/point of service and duties as needed.

7. Assists with departmental projects as needed.

8. Updates own knowledge base through continuing education, attendance at in-services and reading of literature.

9. Performing assistance during audiological evaluations.

10. Troubleshooting hearing technology devices, recommending repairs, and drafting requests for authorization of parts and repairs.

11. Maintaining organization and recording of hearing technology equipment.

12. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.

• 1 year of experience in the medical field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration (application completed upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Desired:

• 2 years of experience in the medical field, preferably with direct patient contact/interaction.
• Background in speech and hearing sciences.
• Background in military and/or occupational hearing conservation.
• CAOHC (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation) certified.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - F
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions: 

• All work conducted in office, testing suites and exam rooms. Possible exposure to infectious diseases. Protective hand and eye equipment required at times. 

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures for The Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes