Audiology Aide

Job Description

Performs moderately complex administrative tasks including prior authorizations, drafting correspondence, and providing skilled interactions.

• Submits prior authorizations for personal hearing healthcare equipment needs.
• Affords assistance with diagnostic audiology evaluations (BOA, VRA, CPA).
• Troubleshoots and repairs hearing aids and cochlear implants for patients and families with walk-in needs.
• Supports the NCH Employee Transport screening program.
• Orders and coordinates disbursement of clinical supplies to support supply par levels.

Essential Functions

Prepares correspondence, documents, reports, and other materials which may be moderately complex or confidential, sometimes requiring independent judgment.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

Appropriate State Licensure within 180 days of hire, required.

Skills

• Basic technology and database skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with audiologists, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Ability to handle multiple job functions simultaneously.
• Must have excellent organizational and accuracy skills.

Experience

One year of clerical experience in medical facility, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder.
• FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Walking.
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

40 hours/week at Westerville Surgery Center. Schedule is 4, 10hr days Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 7a-530p (Thursdays off). Schedule can not be altered and candidate must be able to work these days and hours, year round.

Benefits

Not specified