Our Audiology Assistant job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Audiology Assistant role
An audiology assistant provides support to audiology professionals in the evaluation and treatment of hearing and related disorders. Assistants typically help with hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, and hearing aid maintenance. They may also provide patient education and support.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an audiology assistant is to provide support to an audiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and related disorders. This may include helping to prepare for and administer hearing tests, fitting and maintaining hearing aids, recording patient data, and educating patients and families about hearing loss and its treatments. An audiology assistant may also assist in research and other administrative tasks, depending on their specific role.
Audiology Assistant Summary
Audiology Assistant Job Summary
The Audiology Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Audiology department and its patients. The Audiology Assistant will assist audiologists in providing services to patients, including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings and hearing aid maintenance. They will also be responsible for administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and billing. The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Audiology Assistant Duties
- Perform hearing tests and assist audiologists in providing patient care
- Analyze and interpret test results
- Assist in fitting hearing aids and other assistive devices
- Educate patients on proper use of hearing aids and other devices
- Maintain patient records and report data to audiologists
Audiology Assistant Skills
- Ability to assess hearing and balance impairment
- Ability to fit hearing aids and other assistive devices
- Ability to educate patients and families on hearing health
- Ability to document patient care in electronic medical records
Audiology Assistant Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Audiology or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of hearing aid equipment and audiology procedures
- Ability to work with a variety of patients
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Team-oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassion for hearing impaired
- Ability to work independently