Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Costco Wholesale · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Code: 1513 • Posting Updated: July 2026
About the role
Responsible for performing exams, taking ear impressions, fitting, cleaning, adjusting, and ordering hearing aid products and supplies. Performs front desk duties, provides a high level of member service, and maintains our culture, core values, and ethics.
Responsibilities
- Achieves benchmarks and goals, using methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics.
- Mentors employees enrolled in the Hearing Aid Apprentice Program (HAAP), providing hands‑on training aligned with the HAAP curriculum and reviewing progress weekly.
- Provides prompt, courteous member services and responds to any customer problems.
- Trains customers in caring for their hearing devices, such as intrinsic cleaning and brushing.
- Communicates with members via phone to provide general information about the hearing aid department, troubleshooting guidance, and to schedule appointments.
- Performs administrative duties using the office management system to maintain member records, schedule appointments, maintain department inventory, order supplies, answer phone calls and return voicemail messages.
- Assists members with scheduling appointments, answering product and service questions, and conducting device evaluations as allowed by state law.
- Checks in and stores all daily receivings, including assembling and/or charging member devices for delivery.
- Conducts member consultations and exams, uses department equipment to perform testing and ear impressions safely, and achieves a passing score on the Ear Impression Certification Exam.
- Recommends hearing devices, places orders, and refers members for further care when needed.
- Performs fittings, adjustments, and cleanings on hearing aid devices using appropriate tooling and equipment.
- Operates cash registers, loads cash, and handles money transactions with customers.
- Follows safety and security procedures, PPE requirements, and maintains department cleanliness.
- Travels, including some weekends, as business needs require, to assist other hearing aid departments.
- Ensures proper procedures for cleaning and infection control are implemented.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance.
- Health care reimbursement account.
- Dependent care assistance plan.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
- Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Stock purchase plan for eligible employees.
Schedule
- Open availability required to meet business needs.
- Travel, including some weekends, may be required.
Requirements
- Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required upon hire.