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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Overland Park, KS
Overland Park, Kansas

About this job

Given the needs of the rapidly growing and underserved hearing impaired population, hi HealthInnovationsTM is increasing access to hearing testing and delivering high quality hearing solutions at low cost to consumers. We are expanding and looking for an Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser to work in a dynamic and customer-centric environment. Robust benefits include health insurance; life and long term disability insurance benefits; 401k; vacation, sick and personal paid time off; and an education reimbursement plan. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a smart, dedicated team of professionals in a progressive, growing organization, with significant room for career development. In this full-time, field-based position, the successful candidate will have a flexible schedule while being responsible for the following:

 

Primary Responsibilities:



    • Rotate through existing clinics in designated areas

    • Provide patient care services by independently performing diagnostic evaluations, selecting appropriate amplification devices, and counseling patients and their families about hearing loss

    • Provide in-person, phone, or online support to customers, regarding hearing testing, hearing device programming and adjustments, hearing health, and counseling

    • Make ear impressions and ear molds

    • Provides a high level of customer service with a high volume of clients

Requirements

Requirements:


  • Audiologist - Masters Degree or AuD or PhD in Audiology with state Audiology license and dispensing permit OR Hearing Aid Dispenser - High School Diploma or GED with state hearing aid dealer's and dispenser's license, along with any state-required certifications.

  • Reliable transportation and the willingness/ability to travel as needed within assigned geography.

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with customers and other professionals.

  • Basic MS/Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)


  • Candidates should be aware that if he/she becomes an employee of United, they acknowledge that they may not also work for the State in any capacity. Also, candidates should they have participated in the making of the State CONTRACT with United, acknowledge that at least two years have passed since his/her termination of employment with the State.

Preferred but not required:


  • Experience: 2 years of hands-on clinical Audiology/Hearing Aid Dispenser experience.

  • Expertise with National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) programming standards.

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.


 


Job Keywords: Hearing Aid Dispenser, Hearing Instrument Specialist, BC-HIS, Audiologist, Audiology, AuD, Overland Park, KS, Kansas