Audiology Assistant

We are recruiting for a motivated Audiology Assistant to join our team!

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Department

DH AUDIOLOGY CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Licensed Audiologist, the Audiology Assistant performs delegated tasks in the Audiology Clinic including patient care, assisting with testing, maintaining equipment, working with hearing aids/amplification devices and handling administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with patient testing, primarily the pediatric population (20%)
• Check in and program hearing aids (20%)
• Clean, check, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs for hearing aids/amplification devices (15%)
• Prepare contracts for hearing aid fitting appointments (15%)
• Perform newborn hearing screenings in the Newborn Nursery and NICU (10%)
• Perform infection control with equipment and in patient areas (10%)
• Prepare equipment and room based on appointment type (5%)
• Check the functionality of equipment, maintain and restock supplies within the sound booths and patient areas (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year Previous experience in healthcare or customer service preferred

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding and display of the principles of customer service as it applies to patients and staff
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to problem solve

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 - $26.96 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.