Audiologist

Description

Girgis ENT is an independent otolaryngology practice in the Chicago western suburbs. Our board-certified physicians provide a diverse and comprehensive range of both general and subspecialty services that are complemented by our audiology services. We are currently looking for a part time audiologist to join Girgis Hearing. This position is open for a highly qualified, Illinois licensed, doctor of Audiology to assist in providing comprehensive diagnostic testing, hearing consultations, complete hearing aid services as well as VNG testing.

We believe in personalized medical care, and that the patient/doctor relationship will always be the gold standard. Our mission is to help patients breathe better, hear better and sleep better with life changing results. If you share our passion for delivering the highest standard of care, and if you are looking for a place to work with a family like atmosphere where you have a steady work/life balance, we invite you to join us at Drs. Girgis & Associates.

Diagnostic Specific Responsibilities:

• •Performs diagnostic hearing evaluations across the lifespan as ordered by the physicians
• •Comprehensive hearing evaluations
• •Tympanometry
• •Acoustic Reflexes
• •DPOAEs
• •Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
• •VNGs

Hearing Aid Dispensing Responsibilities:

• •Fits and dispenses hearing aids and Lyric
• •Performs hearing aid repairs and other maintenance as requested by the patient
• •Follows up with hearing aid patients annually to ensure the hearing aid is serving the patient well
• •Counsels patients for hearing loss and hearing loss prevention
• •Completes earmold impressions
• •Performs real-ear measurements
• •Selecting and programming assistive listening devices, custom swim plugs, and custom hearing protection

General Responsibilities:

• •Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
• •Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• •Adds add-on patients to schedule and creates patient encounter as received by physicians
• •Completes all encounters with correct diagnostic codes and v-codes
• •Completes all chart notes for hearing aid patients
• •Scans all audiograms and VNG reports into patient’s ModMed chart
• •Scans all invoices into appropriate category in patient’s chart
• •Attendance at staff meetings
• •Attends continuing education sessions as requested
• •Performs any additional duties as requested by the lead clinical audiologist and/or Practice Manager and physicians

Requirements

Previous experience working in ENT practice setting (preferred, not required)

Current Illinois Licensure