Pediatric Audiology Assistant Yale New Haven HealthPediatric Audiology AssistantNEW HAVEN, CTAssist with management of the Pediatric Audiology work queue to ensure patients are scheduled accurately 2.1 - Review schedules to determine errors and/or room conflicts 2.2 - ensure correct scheduling codes are being utilized for patient appointments 2.3- Communicate effectively with the team to ensure patients have the devices and supplies they need. Work with the pre-determination team at YNHH to ensure insurance benefits for hearing aid patients are available at the time of the scheduled appointment 1.1 - Ensure referral shell is in the referral tab 1.2 Check prior to patients hearing aid evaluation to make sure that benefits are verified 1.3 Communicate with patients as requested by the Audiologists.
Pediatric Audiology Yale New Haven HealthPediatric AudiologyNEW HAVEN, CTAssesses children for candidacy of hearing assistive technology: ie: hearing aids, cochlear implants and develops a comprehensive, culturally appropriate audiological habilitation management plan regarding the fitting, dispensing, and trouble-shooting of assisted hearing technology. Consults with collegues, Otolaryngology attending physician specialists, ancillary dept staff (rehabilitation, speech pathologists, and others) and referring specialists or pediatricians in which to communicate and coordinate patient care.