Clinical Audiologist – Implant Navigator, Otolaryngology

WashU IT

. Provide direct patient care at Otolaryngology clinics, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, observations, and recommendations during office visits and by phone.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCreve Coeur • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,700 - $120,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Audiology with a focus on Cochlear Implant navigation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in managing patient care processes, including insurance navigation and device procurement.

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Master's Degree - AudiologyAuD DegreeCertified AudiologistCochlear Implant ExperienceBasic Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

AudiometryHearing Aid DevicesHearing Aid FittingsPatient ManagementRehabilitation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingDetail-OrientedInterpersonal CommunicationOral CommunicationsWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support CertificationABA Certified AudiologistCertificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceCochlear ImplantInsurance NavigationPatient EducationFast-Paced Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care at Otolaryngology clinics, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, observations, and recommendations during office visits and by phone.
Provide patient education and explain procedures and process.
Disseminate patient care information to appropriate sources.
Collaborate with neurotology, pediatric otology, audiology, surgery schedulers, medical assistants, nurses, providers, and care team members in cochlear implant and osseointegrated pathway navigation.
Triage cochlear implant referrals and support scheduling and implant pathways for new patients.
Identify insurance and audiometric criteria needs and navigate patients through testing.
Coordinate imaging needs and send order forms to operating rooms.
Coordinate and oversee device ordering with audiology and operating room procurement teams.
Coordinate delivery of cochlear implant externals to appropriate audiology sites.
Serve as key contact with device company representatives.
Assist with insurance appeals and peer-to-peer processes.
Attend meetings with physicians, audiologists, and surgery schedulers.
Serve as resource navigator for practice coordinators, nurses, surgery schedulers, audiology technicians, audiologists, and physicians.
Build and support the implantable devices equipment process, including new orders and upgrades.
Serve as a PRN Audiologist when coverage is needed.
Oversee implantable devices program data management and identify growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree - Audiology.
AuD degree.
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification with a skills assessment component; online BLS certifications without skills assessment are insufficient.
Certified Audiologist.
Missouri and Illinois audiologist licenses.
Acceptable credentials include ABA Certified Audiologist, Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), and Licensed Audiologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Three years of Cochlear Implant experience and knowledge of the navigation/insurance process preferred.
Skills listed: Audiometry, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Family Support, Fast-Paced Environments, Hearing Aid Devices, Hearing Aid Fittings, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Patient Education, Patient Management, Rehabilitation, Time Management, Written Communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources for continued childcare needs and adult care.
Tuition covered for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the university.