Audiologist

Hearing Healthcare Associates, a DBA of Audiology Center Inc, is a highly regarded audiology practice in Southwestern Washington and Northern Idaho, is a 40+ year private-owned clinic focused on audiology services. Our team is looking for a long term, full-time audiologist to join us in this wonderful region. While dispensing is very much part of our offering, we feel it is our focus and dedication to audiology services that makes us a preferred care partner with patients, physicians and employees alike. For example, we are proud to be a Center of Specialty Care for the American Institute of Balance (AIB) - a partnership that provides additional training and mentorship that some audiologists may not have had access to in other opportunities. Candidates would be expected to be dependable, hard working, and must be comfortable with interpersonal communication with patients, families, and the team. Candidates are particularly expected to be proficient in hearing evaluation and hearing aid treatment. Vestibular evaluation and cerumen removal skills are preferred.The Audiologist role has four primary functions; evaluating and diagnosing, coordinating and providing care, education and counseling, as well as dispensing hearing aids that align patient needs with business directives. Within these functions, duties, and responsibilities the Audiologist builds lasting relationships of trust with our patients as they project the same outlook on care that our practice has embodied for over 40 years; accessible, compassionate, and honest care - every time for everyone.WHAT YOULL DOEvaluating & Diagnosis:Comprehensive audiometric testing including speech-in-noise and visual reinforcement audiometryVideo head impulseOtoacoustic emissionsAuditory steady-state responseVideonystagmographyElectrocochleographyRotary ChairVideo head impulseBenign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoAuditory brainstem response (neurodiagnostic and threshold seeking)Ocular and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentialsCoordinating & Providing Care:Report writing, with recommendations for the referring physician as appropriateTimely maintenance of patient records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress, and treatments in EHRImprove quality results by studying and evaluating processes; investigating research programs; evaluating new equipment, devices, and techniquesEducation & Counseling:Compassionate interpersonal communication and tactful bedside manner when discussing evaluation and treatment recommendationsWillingness to coordinate and collaborate with the patient, their referring physician, and those they have elected, to support them as they adapt to changes in their healthAbility to inform and explain the complexity of patient conditions adapted to their comfort levelHearing Aid Dispensing:Provides hearing aid dispensing, including selection, fitting, ear-mold acoustics, and ongoing management with follow-up and educationPerforms hearing aid repairsSkills:Excellent interpersonal skills that promote effective working relationships with patients, colleagues, referring professionals, and the community. This includes listening, sales, and problem-solving skills, communicated in a genuinely caring and respectful mannerAbility to operate appropriate audiology equipment to perform diagnostic audiology proceduresStaying adverse in the advancements with software and of amplification devices/accessories and assistive listening devicesProficient in using EHRSuperb communications skills and tact, both verbal and written, for internal, external, and patient communicationsMust have the ability to remain calm and exhibit tact in stressful and/or delicate situationsMust have the ability to handle confidential topics and issues without compromiseMust be able to travel to other office locations or outside the state for professional and team development training as required by the practiceREQUIREMENTSAu.D. or Master's degree in AudiologyEligible for Washington State licensure (Idaho licensure a plus)Proficiency in hearing evaluation and hearing aid treatmentStrong interpersonal, communication, and patient-facing skillsPreferred Experience (Not Required):Vestibular evaluationCerumen removalCOMPENSATION$90,000+ base salary (DOE)Performance bonus eligibilityStudent loan payoff assistanceRelocation assistanceHealth & vision insuranceRetirement planPaid time off, sick leave, and holidaysTuition reimbursement8 AM to 5 PM Weekday ScheduleABOUT TRI-CITIES, WASHINGTONKennewick is located at the vibrant convergence of the Snake, Yakima, and Columbia Rivers in southeast Washington's thriving Tri-Cities region. Nestled in a sun-drenched valley that sees only seven inches of rain a year, this dynamic community is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who love river recreation, world-class wineries, and vast open spaces. Residents enjoy a relaxed, easy lifestyle paired with safe neighborhoods, low crime rates, and excellent school systems, all wrapped in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Acting as a central gateway to the Inland Northwest, the area offers incredible proximity to the region's best destinations, balancing local charm with effortless weekend access to the Cascade Mountains, Seattle, and Portland. It is the perfect home base for experiencing everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
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