Patient Care Coordinator at a Fast-Growing and Locally Respected Hearing Care Practice
This isn’t just a “job”. It’s an opportunity to be part of a locally respected and passionate group of people that have built a stellar reputation as the most caring, trustworthy, and experienced audiological groups in Fall River, Dartmouth, and Hyannis.
We’re now seeking somebody that wants to join our “family” and shows the same commitment that we show our staff and be part of shaping our future, as a Patient Care Coordinator.
We have 3 positions to fill, 1 full time, 1 part time with the opportunity to grow into a full time role, and 1 part time.
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If you want to know more about who we are and whether our company culture is right for you, before further investing your time in this job advert, then please click here.
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As you’re still reading, you must like what you’ve seen.
The truth is, we’ve developed a very special culture, and we’re absolutely committed to maintaining it. The person that we hire must be a great fit, and we’re prepared to wait until the perfect match comes along.
Although your experience plays a key role in this process, your personality traits and attitude are the number one priority. If this is how your co-workers and friends would describe you, then we may be the ideal match:
- Always happy, smiles a lot, positive attitude, always a pleasure to be around.
- Friendly, warm, an extrovert, a people person – this comes across the very first time you meet someone, even on the telephone.
- Patient, compassionate, helpful especially with older people. Even temperament, calm, always pleasant, unflappable. Has a knack for being able to turn a frown into a smile.
- Committed, dedicated, a great teammate, pitches in without being asked, puts team accomplishments ahead of individual accomplishments.
- Accurate, detailed, gets things right, double checks their own work, makes very few mistakes
- Owns it, credits others for successes, and accepts responsibility for failures. Always finds a constructive way to solve a problem.
- Coachable, doesn’t get defensive, accepts feedback with a positive attitude. Always looking for ways to grow and improve.
- Reliable, dependable, doesn’t just arrive on time, but often comes in a little early to make sure they’re prepared for the day; willing to stay late when there’s work that needs to be done.
These statements also describe the people you’ll be working alongside, meaning that you’ll quickly discover that this is much more than a group of co-workers, it feels like a family.
We have spoken about whether you’re the right fit for this role and you’re still reading which indicates that you have the personality traits/attitude that we’re looking for. So, let’s now look at the specific duties of the role.
As a Patient Care Coordinator the right candidate will play a critical role in helping deliver patient success.
You will be playing a critical role in helping patients and being the problem solver that ensures patients remain happy, the audiologists can deliver hearing healthcare, and the business runs seamlessly.
Duties include:
- Scheduling & confirming patient appointments, check-ups and physician referrals.
- Ultilize electronic database system
- Managing phone calls, checking messages, returning missed calls, changing greeting when necessary
- Checking patients in & out of appointments
- Working directly with insurance companies to determine patient specific coverage and understanding current HIPAA laws
- Insurance billing
- Data entry & record keeping
- Troubleshooting minor hearing aid issues
- Collecting and recording payments
If the above sounds like the kind of role that you have been waiting for, at the type of practice that you want to be part of, then here’s what we’re looking for from you.
- Strong interest in patient care and hearing health
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience with electronic database systems
You’re still here, so you must like the sound of our company culture, believe you’re the right personality fit for the role, and have the experience/qualifications that we’re looking for.
Finally, let’s discuss the wage and benefits of being part of this journey.
The salary is negotiable based on experience and includes a structured career-journey for growth that can see our experienced members of the team working their way through different wage brackets, as well as benefiting from a high-rewarding commission structure.
Additional benefits include:
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
The working schedule is:
- 8 hour shift for full time employees
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
If you believe that this is the right fit for both you and us, then we would love to talk.
Please send your resume over as well as any additional information that you believe will make you stand out and capture our attention.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
FAQs
To use hydrogen peroxide in the ears, mix it first with body temperature water. You don't want to put it with water that's too hot or too cold or it will make you dizzy. Just put it in the ear, let it sit, and flush it out. Sometimes that can remove any wax.
Is it good to hear clicking after putting hydrogen peroxide in your ear? ›
You will hear fizzing/popping sounds and possibly feel an itch inside your ear. This is an indication that the hydrogen peroxide is activating and breaking down wax buildup. Leave hydrogen peroxide in the right ear for 10 minutes while continuing to lay on your left side.
Why does my ear feel more clogged after using hydrogen peroxide? ›
Sometimes, when you use hydrogen peroxide in your ear to clean out earwax, it might feel like your ear is more clogged or plugged. The hydrogen peroxide's bubbling action can cause a sense of fullness. You can also try ear irrigation to flush out earwax buildup with water or saline (salt water).
How to unclog a blocked ear? ›
If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes. If this doesn't work, take a deep breath and try to blow out of your nose gently while pinching your nostrils closed and keeping your mouth shut. If you hear a popping noise, you know you have succeeded.
How long should you let peroxide sit in your ear? ›
Once you are used to the feeling the solution should be left to bubble and fizz in the ear for up to one minute at a time, although when you first use it you may only tolerate the feeling for a few seconds. Tip solution out onto a tissue. The ear canal will dry itself in the next minute or so.
Is it bad if hydrogen peroxide bubbles in your ear? ›
Additionally, hydrogen peroxide may cause residual bubbling in the ears that can interfere with ear examinations. So, avoid using this chemical if you have an ear infection or a perforated eardrum unless your doctor asks you to do so.
Why won t my ear come out after i put hydrogen peroxide in it? ›
Sometimes the wax becomes so hard that it simply will not come out despite repeated applications of hydrogen peroxide. In this case, you will need to place several drops of mineral oil or ear wax removal drops into the affected canal, wait one day for the wax to soften and repeat the irrigation process.
Will peroxide open the Eustachian tube? ›
You Can Try Putting Hydrogen Peroxide Drops into Your Ear
You might need to repeat this several times a day for a couple of days, but ultimately, the blockage should clear.
What happens when hydrogen peroxide touches ear wax? ›
The medical term for earwax is cerumen, and hydrogen peroxide is a cerumenolytic, which means that it can soften, break down, and dissolve earwax. Ear drops can contain a variety of forms of hydrogen peroxide. A common type is carbamide hydroxide, which adds oxygen to the wax, causing it to bubble.
How to get something deep out of your ear? ›
By placing the affected ear down and gently wiggling the ear pinna, you may be able to shift the object enough to cause it to fall out. If an object becomes lodged in the ear and this technique fails, it is usually best to have it removed by a doctor who can view the object with proper lighting and instruments.
The Lengin Otoscope Ear Cleaner is our best overall pick because it comes with a camera and light on the end, which makes it a safer approach. You an see exactly what your ear canal looks like as you clean it by connecting the cleaner to your phone via the Soulear app, which is compatible with Android and iOS devices.
How do I get wax out of my ear so I can hear? ›
Soften and loosen the earwax with warm mineral oil. You also can try hydrogen peroxide mixed with an equal amount of room temperature water. Place 2 drops of the fluid, warmed to body temperature, in the ear two times a day for up to 5 days.
How do you unblock your ear ASAP? ›
How to Unclog Your Stuffy Ears. To help unplug your ears, you may want to try “popping” them by plugging your nose and blowing out while keeping your mouth closed. Ear drops, oils, peroxide, or irrigation may also be helpful. Just like you get stuffy noses, you can also develop stuffy ears for various reasons.
What is the best over the counter medicine for clogged ears? ›
Consider a decongestant.
Dr. Modi says this is also true for pill decongestants like Sudafed or Allegra D. “These medicines are great short-term therapies for really bad sinus pressure and ear clog symptoms, but after two or three days you should probably think about taking a break from them,” he says.
How to drain inner ear fluid? ›
Effective home remedies for safe fluid drainage include jiggling the earlobe, using gravity, creating a vacuum, using a blow dryer, trying ear drops or sprays, trying more water, inhaling steam, and gargling with saltwater.
What is the sound of hydrogen peroxide in the ear? ›
You may hear a crackling or bubbling sound as the hydrogen peroxide works.
What happens if you hear clicking in your ear? ›
Crackling or clicking sounds in your ears can happen for many reasons. It may be that you recently had a cold, or it could be due to impacted earwax. It may also be a sign of an infection.
How do you clear a clicking ear? ›
There are many strategies people can use to help pop their ears safely and effectively.
- Yawn. Yawning helps to open the eustachian tubes. ...
- Swallow. Swallowing helps activate the muscles that open the eustachian tube. ...
- Valsalva maneuver. ...
- Toynbee maneuver. ...
- Frenzel maneuver. ...
- Chewing gum. ...
- Tips when flying. ...
- For infants and babies.
