Audiologist (32214)

SUMMARY

Audiologists are responsible for performing clinical audiology testing of claimants in-office using advanced technology and procedures.

The Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) have developed specific guides for conducting disability examinations. Audiologists are expected to be familiar with these guides as they complete VBA designated worksheets when examining conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for administering and interpreting a variety of tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, the site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech.
• Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational and conduct medical record reviews of past audiograms and documents to determine the likely cause of the hearing loss, and to state the prognosis and address the issues of hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Operates computerized programs and utilizes application software and databases in order to enter, modify, and access information into/from electronic medical records, and utilizing report writing formats.
• Maintains patient confidentiality with written and verbal information per HIPAA.
• Responsible for conducting otoscopic examinations, cerumen management, and calibration checks of audiometric equipment.
• Conduct review of claimants’ records as needed.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current practices and technologies.
• Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
• Meet clients’ quality and submission time requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.