Purpose of Job: Manages patient care at all HSDC locations and/or contract sites involving persons with suspected or known hearing loss; promotes hearing conservation and conducts hearing screening and educational outreach in the community in accordance with HSDC policies and procedures and in line with current practice standards.

Major Duties and Expectations:

1. Meets with patients and families with suspected or know hearing loss and administers diagnostic audiometric evaluations (to include case history, otoscopic inspection, audiometry, immittance testing, otoacoustic emissions testing and other tests/instruments to measure hearing sensitivity, word recognition abilities and middle ear status) including interpretation of results. Makes recommendations as appropriate to include referral to medical, educational, vocational and other related specialties.
2. Counsels patients and families about treatment options to enhance communication including amplification options, wireless accessories, ALDs and effective communication strategies.
3. Coordinates implementation of treatment to include determination of appropriate product, obtaining accurate ear impressions, fits, programs and fine tunes hearing aid or device, repairs hearing aids in house or assists with shipment to manufacturer, provides patients with custom swim molds, noise plugs and other accessories.
4. Communicates with patients and families on all aspects of case as appropriate and ensures understanding of impressions and recommendations.
5. Obtains outcome measurement data.
6. Identifies other needs of patients and makes appropriate referrals.
7. Completes administrative duties that include the maintenance of electronic medical records and paperwork in a timely manner, assist in managing hearing aid and device stock, materials, hardware and software.
8. Expands clinical and academic skills by completing continuing education courses online or attend conferences and workshops to stay up to date on ethics and technologic advances in the profession.
9. Develops and participates in fund-raising, educational and/or public relations’ programs and presentations for patients, families and community professionals.
10. Meets productivity standards of the agency.
11. Adheres to all agency/department policies and procedures.
12. Other duties as assigned.

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