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The Department of Otolaryngology - Audiology at the University of Miami is currently seeking a full time Audiology Assistant 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Audiology Assistant 1 improves access to patient care by increasing the availability of audiology services, increasing productivity by reducing wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing costs by performing tasks that do not require the professional skills of a certified and/or licensed audiologist.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Assists Audiologist in audiological testing and evaluation, ensuring proper fitting of hearing devices and technology. Supports the delivery of services, where appropriate.

  
  


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  Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.

  
  


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  Assists with examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the audiologist as directed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.

  
  


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  Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.

  
  


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  Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

  
  


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  Organizes and stocks audiology rooms with all supplies needed by specialty daily. Discards expired supplies.

  
  


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  Assesses audiology clinic organization and cleanliness weekly, hand sanitizer dispensers and reports the need to have them filled and/or to request deep cleaning.

  
  


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  Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phone calls and maintaining administrative records.

  
  


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  Utilizes IDX RIS/PACS to track patient arrival times and advises front desk personnel of patient delays to maintain daily schedule.

  
  


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  Greets patients upon arrival and verifies patient information. Directs patient to the clinic or audiology room and ensures the patient is ready for the provider.

  
  


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  Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff.

  
  


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  Assists in copying completed patient paperwork, delivering originals to front desk for scanning, and distributing copies to appropriate reading rooms. Assists in the distribution of patient label stickers in Audiology.

  
  


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  Performs daily biologic checks of audiological equipment and reports any problems with equipment to the equipment manufacturer and Practice Manager.

  
  


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  Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Audiology Assistant Certification completion within the first three months of employment.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

  
  


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  Ability to multitask.

  
  

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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