What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Nail Technician - Orthopedics position at Roper St. Francis?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Schedule : Monday-Friday; 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM
This position rotates to West Ashley, North Charleston, 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
Education
Work Experience
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Working Conditions
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
Hazards
Skills
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward
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.
