Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates is looking to add a general Audiologist to support our patients in our SouthPark, Belmont, Blakaney, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Lancaster, Matthews, Monroe, Rock Hill, Steele Creek, University, and Uptown offices. We are looking for Audiologists who embody CEENTA's core values and are eager to provide excellent patient care to both pediatric and adult populations. In addition to a competitive base salary, generous benefits and PTO accruals, Audiologists at CEENTA are eligible for a lucrative quarterly incentive plan.
Primary Objective
The Audiologist provides diagnostic and rehabilitation services which help increase CEENTA patients’ overall quality of life through the sense of hearing.
Essential Functions
- Perform diagnostic Audiology procedures including comprehensive audiometric evaluations, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, acoustic reflex decay, otoacoustic emissions, and visual reinforcement audiometry for patient age ranges from pediatrics to senior populations.
- Provide appropriate recommendations and counseling regarding hearing rehabilitation of amplification devices/accessories and assistive listening devices.
- Provide ongoing patient services in the maintenance, programming, and repairing of amplification devices/accessories and assistive listening devices.
- Provide appropriate referrals to ENT providers, Cochlear Implant, and Pediatric Specialties.
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with outside referral organizations and third-party payers.
- Maintain and complete all appropriate documentation within Epic and required clinical forms.
- Work closely with all CEENTA providers and staff members to create a rewarding patient experience.
- Provide guidance in the daily responsibilities of the Audiology Assistant, if applicable.
- May be a member of the Cochlear Implant Specialty team to perform appropriate Cochlear Implant appointments and equipment maintenance.
- May be a member of the Pediatric Specialty team to perform appropriate Pediatric appointments, amplification device maintenance, and Pediatric Sleep-deprived ABRs.
- May be a member of the Evoked Potential Specialty to perform VNG/ENGs, ABRs, and Ecog testing.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
- The ability to work on-site.
- Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to use Noah.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems (Epic preferred).
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and Teams.
- Ability to communicate professionally (written and verbal).
Core Competencies
- Active learner.
- Attention to detail.
- Building patient loyalty.
- Effective communicator.
- Patient-focused.
Clinical Competencies
- Ability to operate appropriate Audiology Equipment to perform diagnostic Audiology procedures.
- Staying abreast of advancements with software and amplification devices/accessories and assistive listening devices.
Training Period
The training period will cover training with Epic, CEENTA’s policies and procedures, and hearing aid manufacturer software and devices. Depending on training availability, training will be approximately one month.
Accountability
The Audiologist will provide specialized diagnostic hearing testing and hearing rehabilitation to enhance the quality of life for CEENTA’s patient population.
Education
Masters in Audiology required, Au.D preferred.
Experience
Required clinical experience for obtaining Masters in Audiology or Au.D.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
South Carolina/North Carolina Audiology License.
ASHA Clinical Competency Certification preferred.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Audiologists function in a busy medical office where they will be in contact with patients and family members throughout the day.
Supervision
The Audiologist reports to the Audiology Program Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, exempt position. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday standing and walking while guiding patients to and from waiting areas and doctor exam rooms.
- Ability to spend approximately 80% of the workday sitting for periods of time during patient appointments and completing administrative work.
- Ability to occasionally assist transporting patients in wheelchairs to appropriate Audiology areas with the ability to push at least 140 lbs.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to problem-solve and provide appropriate recommendations for patient care.
- Ability to be flexible while maintaining a provider’s schedule.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain sensitivity and discretion while providing hearing services to patients.
- Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor.
Travel
Ability to travel to different CEENTA clinical sites when needed.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition to those essential functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned.
CEENTA retains the discretion to add or change the essential job functions of this position at any time without notice.
A Typical Day in the Position
Using the Epic Audiology schedule for daily reference, the Audiologist completes scheduled patient appointments consisting of a rotating mixture of diagnostic testing and providing rehabilitation services throughout the day. The Audiologist also maintains daily responsibilities such as setting up for needed appointments, answering emails/voicemails, completing amplification duties, and handling additional unscheduled appointments when needed.
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