As one of the nations leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children even those who may never enter our doors through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.
Provide Audiometric services including hearing evaluations/screenings, documentation, patient/caretaker education.
Essential Functions:
* Assists Audiologist in conducting diagnostic testing on patients. Counsel patients in reference to test results and possible usage of amplification and/or outside referrals.
* Conducts otoscopic exam on all patients scheduled for audiologic evaluation.
* Perform repairs to hearing aids and/or ear molds. Package/send hearing aids to manufacturers, as needed.
* Assumes responsibility for daily care of portable audiometer including biologic calibration and cleaning of components daily; i.e. headphone cushions and speculum tips. Assists in maintenance of other department equipment.
* Takes impressions for amplification as needed.
* Provides cross coverage for front desk as needed. This includes phone calls, scheduling appointments and recall of patients into Epic system.
* Makes appropriate decisions (uses good judgement). Works independently, schedules time efficiently.
* Regular attendance required/expected.
* Takes direction, accepts feedback, make suggestions. Willingness to accept change
* Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employees supervisor.
Requirements:
High School Diploma
Delaware Hearing Aid Dispensing License.
1-3 years of job related experience.
Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique Bridge to a Healthy Future pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.