Hearing Aid Specialist

Description Carelink is hiring a part-time Hearing Aid Specialist to work a variable schedule 1-2 days per week.

CareLink Mission: CareLink is a leader in specialized healthcare within a comprehensive continuum that improves the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities by providing relevant, high-quality care that is accessible throughout Rhode Island.

Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals with hearing loss, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve while building a fulfilling career.

This is a part-time position will average 8-16 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient counseling on hearing health and assistive devices
• Fit, dispense, and maintain hearing aids and other assistive devices
• Document patient information and progress in electronic medical records
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
• Stay current on industry developments and advancements in technology

Requirements

Qualifications – Required

• Experience working in audiology or a related healthcare field.
• Certification from a recognized body like the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using audiometric equipment.
• Ability to stay updated on the latest hearing aid technology and advancements.
• Experience in sales or customer service.
• Comfort with administrative and record-keeping tasks.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Audiology or Hearing Instrument Science
• State license in Audiology or Hearing Instrument Dispensing
• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and hearing aid technology

Physical Demand/Work Environment · Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.