Medical Nail Technician – Orthopedics

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This position rotates to West Ashley, North Charleston, Summerville and Mount Pleasant locations.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Medical Nail Technician is a skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direct supervision of a Podiatrist, the Medical Nail Technician contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including but not limited to providing direct non-surgical foot and toenail care), documenting the patient’s needs, and participating in planning and implementing care for patients.

Essential Job Functions:

Show patients to examination rooms and prepares them for exam or consult with Podiatrist.

Debrides and thins toenails as directed.

Identifies significant changes in the condition of patients’ feet through data collection and reports them to the provider.

Demonstrates standards of excellence in patient care in all interactions.

Instructs patients and family members in self-care of foot; provides pre-printed educational materials to patients and families; documents instructional interventions and patient responses.

Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.

Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider’s verbatim instructions.

Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.

Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required)

Nail Technician License (preferred)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in a podiatry setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Ability to record patients medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records

Ability to perform hands on routine foot & nail care

Ability to explain treatment procedures, medications, or physicians instructions to patients

Ability to clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Ability to perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms

Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment

Ability to multitask

Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

RSFPP Orthopedics – RSFPP – Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .