Hearing Aid Practitioner Or Audiologist (Peace River, Ab)

Position Summary 
 
An estimated 3 million Canadians are hearing-impaired, and that number will continue to rise with our aging population. Amplifon is a fast growing, multinational company, expanding our Canadian market. We are now looking for the next generation of Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Specialists to take on this challenge. 
As a Hearing Care Professional, you change lives by empowering people to rediscover all the emotions of sounds. You guide clients through comprehensive hearing tests and interpret test results for the purpose of selecting suitable hearing solutions. You counsel clients on the latest hearing aid technology and help them identify a hearing solution that best addresses their hearing needs.  
You are a forward-thinking clinician who ambitiously embraces the latest industry technology and trends to provide the best care to your clients and you are devoted to providing a caring and personalized experience for all clients. You build trusted, lasting relationships with your clients, empowering them with hearing health care education, and directly impacting the communities that you serve.  
You lead your clinic team with integrity, accountability, and respect, and collaborate with your colleagues to exceed client expectations and create a welcoming and inclusive people-oriented culture.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Reporting to Amplifon’s [Senior] Area Managers, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of client care demonstrated by executing the following responsibilities: 
Clinical Duties 

• Attend to scheduled and walk-in clients, both on- and off-site 
• Provide comprehensive hearing tests to existing and new clients 
• Communicate hearing test results to clients to educate client on their hearing threshold levels 
• Build relationships with clients through regular client follow-up and post-care support 
• Counsel clients on hearing solutions and provide recommendations based on client’s candidacy and lifestyle 
• Monitor clinic operations by keeping accurate client records, oversee inventory count, and communicate clinic support needs to appropriate stakeholders 
• Guide client through fitting, and after-care of hearing devices 
• Maintain expertise in the selling, repair, and troubleshooting of current hearing aid technology 

Professional Duties 

• Maintain professional and regulatory credentials for practice and stay current on industry trends through continuous education, networking, and professional development opportunities 
• Supervise or mentor students and train new staff members, when applicable 
• Collaborate with Client Care Coordinators to create an efficient, high-performing clinic culture that is compliant with company operational and quality standards 

Community Duties 

• Contribute clinical expertise to corporate initiatives and projects 
• Participate in internal and external engagements to build network  
• Foster hearing health care awareness in community by hosting outreach events 

Education & Experience Requirements 

• Graduate from a recognized Hearing Instrument program or Master’s degree in Audiology 
• Registered and in good standing with applicable regulatory college or provincial governing body 
• Current knowledge of hearing aid technology and hearing aid devices is required 

Required Skills  

• Knowledge of insurance and agency coverage for hearing care services 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Able to discern and maintain client confidentiality 
• Experience with client database systems is preferred 
• Able to build and maintain professional rapport with clients and colleagues 
• Able to work independently, autonomously, and as a collaborative leader of a team 
• Able to prioritize work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment, without jeopardizing the client experience  
• Proficient with MS Windows and Office 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.  

Physical/Mental Demands 

• Possess the mobile dexterity necessary to operate audiological equipment and to execute the fitting and molding of hearing aid devices 
• Able to move equipment up to 20 pounds.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions 
• Frequently sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching  
• Able to work the environment described above to perform the essential functions of this job   

 
While this is a highlight of what you’ll do, what you’ll get is pretty great too:  

• An amazing team of colleagues and leaders 
• Excellent compensation and benefits package 
• Career path planning & mentorship 
• Award winning work/life balance 
• International business exposure 

Amplifon welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.