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Posted: 12-Jul-25
Location: Springfield, IL
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 5003762
This position offers a $30,000 stipend with a 2 year work commitment, paid monthly.
A. Works with other Audiology faculty regarding a variety of primary administrative duties.
These include but are not limited to:
1. Clinic Policy and Procedures
2. HIPPA Compliance
3. Insurance Provider Compliance (i.e. Medicare/Medicaid)
4. Infection Control
5. Coding, billing, and reimbursement procedures
6. Marketing
7. Continuing education
8. General advancement of clinical services within the School of Medicine and the
Community
B. Maintains working relationship with administrative professionals with regards to billing,
reimbursement, coding, marketing, financial budgeting and professional development.
C. Organizes and maintains administrative and patient files as necessary.
D. Participates in Quality Assurance Program.
E. Coordinates all work with other professionals including receptionists, secretaries, and
other audiology personnel.
F. Answers patient phone calls. Provides information regarding testing services and fees.
Facilitates scheduling of appointments.
G. Completes CPT and ICD-10 coding of charge tickets for audiology services.
H. Completes assignments as requested by Department of Otolaryngology and other
faculty.
I. Collaborates in the development and advancement of new audiological clinical services
and clinical research.
II. Teaching 5%
A. Supervises and provides didactic instruction for Au.D. interns.
B. Delivers educational presentations to students, residents, and faculty.
C. Collaborates in the education of students, residents and faculty on various assessment
tools and types and utilization of intervention programs available for communication
disorders.
D. Acts as a role model in the teaching of audiology and related techniques.
III. Research 5%
A. Promotes clinical research and scholarly activity in the clinical audiology domain.
B. Participates in clinical research activities with physicians, students and other audiologists
upon approval of the clinical audiology faculty and the Chair, Department of
Otolaryngology.
IV. Service 75%
A. Administers a variety of clinical tests designed to assess the auditory system at various
levels throughout the auditory system. Tests include pure tone and speech audiometry,
tympanometry, acoustic reflex test battery, auditory evoked potential testing (ABR) in the
clinic and the operating room, and otoacoustic emission testing.
B. Administers a variety of vestibular and balance tests to assess the vestibular/balance
function of patient with dizziness and balance disorders.
C. Performs vestibular rehabilitation and particle repositioning maneuvers as therapy for
patients as ordered by physicians.
D. May perform cerumen management using sound judgment regarding the need for
physician referral.
E. Describes and documents the amount of social disability resulting from hearing loss and
counsels patients regarding the potential benefits from the use of hearing aids and/or
other assistive listening technology.
F. Counsels hearing impaired patients and families about the effects of hearing loss.
Provides information to improve communication strategies and models such strategies
for patients.
G. Performs hearing aid evaluations which includes assessment of communication handicap
and the appropriateness of amplification on an individual basis.
H. Dispenses hearing aids using current fitting techniques and rationales. Analyzes hearing
aid performance utilizing real ear measures and electroacoustical analysis where
appropriate. Educates patients regarding proper use and care of hearing devices.
Counsels patients and works with patient to establish realistic goals and expectations
with regards to the use of amplification.
I. Completes follow-up appointments for hearing aid adjustments, aural rehabilitation
counseling, and repairs.
J. Maintains knowledge with respect to current amplification technology, fitting
procedures, and prescriptive methods.
K. Plans, directs, conducts, and/or participates in habilitative and rehabilitative programs for
the hearing impaired and their families, including counseling, guidance, auditory training,
and speech reading. The purpose of such duties is to facilitate the personal adjustment
process to hearing impairment.
L. Participates in community education to promote understanding of hearing loss and its
consequences.
M. Evaluates and documents the results of administered tests and appointments in a written
report or chart note.
N. Coordinates audiometric results with other diagnostic data, such as educational, medical,
social, and behavioral information.
O. Provides for and promotes the comfort and safety of patients receiving audiology
services.
P. Trouble shoots equipment problems and maintains good working order of equipment to
minimize downtime.
Q. Orders hearing aid supplies and general supplies as necessary. Stocks rooms with
necessary equipment and supplies.
R. Participates in the daily maintenance of the clinic area in order to ensure comfort of
patients and colleagues
About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.
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