Hearing Aid Specialist

Company Description Community Hearing Services is a patient-centered hearing care practice dedicated to treating each individual with the same care and respect as a family member. The team focuses on serving people with hearing loss in surrounding communities and enriching residents’ lives through improved hearing. As an established practice, Community Hearing Services is committed to fair, personalized hearing care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. The practice emphasizes strong values, professional discipline, and long-term relationships with patients to support the best possible hearing outcomes.Role Description The Hearing Aid Specialist is a part-time, on-site role based in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves conducting hearing evaluations, including audiometric testing, and interpreting results to recommend appropriate hearing aid solutions. The specialist will fit, program, and adjust hearing aids, provide ongoing follow-up care, and educate patients and families on device use and maintenance. Daily responsibilities also include maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with audiologists or other hearing care professionals as needed, and ensuring a welcoming, professional experience for every patient.Qualifications Candidates should possess skills in Audiology and Audiometry for conducting and interpreting hearing evaluations.Candidates should possess skills in Hearing Tests and Speech assessment to support accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.Candidates should possess strong Customer Service skills to provide compassionate, patient-focused care and clear communication.Relevant state licensure or certification as a Hearing Aid Specialist or Hearing Instrument Specialist, as required by New York regulations.Experience fitting, programming, and troubleshooting hearing aids and related assistive listening devices.Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical setting and maintain detailed, accurate documentation.High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in hearing sciences or related fields is beneficial.Comfort working with diverse patient populations, with sensitivity to confidentiality, accessibility, and ethical care standards.