Hearing & Vision Specialist

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Hearing & Vision Specialist

SALARY:

$50,007.10 - $64,680.01

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

06/18/2026

Closing Date:

07/06/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to a probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm

GENERAL SUMMARY

The employee in this classification, under the direct supervision of the Hearing and Vision Supervisor, screens children in Macomb County to detect possible vision and/or hearing defects, prepares public information, referrals, appropriate record keeping, assisting at otology clinics, and/or transporting equipment. Acts as a mentor to newly trained technicians. Assists Supervisor in daily operation of hearing and vision services countywide. Processes Medicaid billing for services rendered and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in scheduling annual equipment maintenance; provides necessary follow-up.

Assists in the coordination of otology clinics.

Assists with the input of Medicaid billing for all 3–6 year olds.

Coordinates the mentorship and onboarding of newly trained part-time technicians.

Provides direction to staff to ensure screening services in schools and daycare centers align with MDHHS protocols.

Lifts, carries, sets up and takes down screening equipment.

Conducts hearing and vision school-based screenings as instructed, and according to, established policies and procedures.

Conducts both hearing and vision screenings by office appointment over summer months.

Assists in interpreting results to parents and caregivers and initiates appropriate referrals.

Conducts follow-up screening for students as necessary following established policies and procedures.

Completes and submits appropriate forms and/or reports.

Assists in reconciling monthly school screening reports with EHR.

Attend annual training as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Department (MDHHS).

Complies with Michigan Child Protection Law 1975, PA 238, MCL 722.621 as a mandated reporter.

Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, calculators and adding machines.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

• Currently trained by the State of Michigan to conduct Hearing and Vision screenings

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health or related field

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training which provides required knowledge and ability to function as a Hearing and Vision Technician

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile, and insurance

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods

• Hearing and Vision procedures

• Hearing and Vision terminology

• Proper use of hearing and vision screening equipment as mandated by the State of Michigan

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public

• Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

• Personal computer capabilities, operations and applications related to Desktop Operating Systems, electronic health records (EHR), and MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Mentoring, directing, and organizing the work of newly trained technicians

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills

• Organizational ability and initiative

Ability to:

• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Act as a liaison and/or resource person between the Hearing and Vision Program and schools in Macomb County

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.