Audiology Assistant 2 (H) - Boca Raton

Audiology Assistant 2 (H) page is loaded## Audiology Assistant 2 (H)remote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100096621**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Audiology Assistant 2 to work in Miami, FL. The Audiology Assistant 2 performs tasks that are prescribed, directed, and supervised by a certified and/or licensed audiologist. The Audiology Assistant 2 serves as a mentor to Audiology Assistant 1’s, through supporting their training and professional advisement. The Audiology Assistant 2 ensures clinics remain on time and can cover for all areas of Audiology Assistant responsibility as needed.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Supports Audiologist in audiological testing and evaluation, ensuring proper fitting of hearing devices and technology.* Supports the delivery of services, where appropriate.* Performs hearing aid orientation, including basic care and use of hearing aid (insertion, removal, adjusting volume, etc.) Demonstrates care and maintenance of hearing devices to patients and support/care givers.* Works directly with the Practice Manager to support the training of junior Assistants.* Supports the training of Audiology Assistant 1s in all areas of responsibility.* Submits signed consents to healthcare centers to initiate retrieval of medical records, pathology slides, x-rays, and other pertinent reports.* Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.* Cleans and sterilizes instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.* Assists with examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the audiologist as directed.* Cleans and sanitizes patient room between each appointment.* Manages and maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. 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.* Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Manages, organizes, and stocks audiology rooms with all supplies needed by specialty daily and discards expired supplies.* Checks audiology clinic organization and cleanliness weekly, hand sanitizer dispensers and reports the need to have them filled and/or to request deep cleaning.* Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phone calls and maintaining administrative records. Utilizes IDX RIS/PACS to track patient arrival times and advises front desk personnel of patient delays to maintain daily schedule.* Documents all equipment issues and reports to appropriate managing staff.* Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.* Assists in the distribution of patient label stickers in Audiology.* Performs daily biologic checks of audiological equipment and reports any problems with equipment to the equipment manufacturer and Practice Manager.* 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 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.* Ability to multitask.#ED-LI1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr