Medical Nail Tech - Montgomery Podiatry - Full Time Days

Provides nail care services in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of licensed clinical professionals (Podiatrists) while maintaining all infection control and nail standards. Nail Technician has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients.

Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Assist physicians will minor procedures, post-op care, and basic podiatric services (nail care, callus removal, diabetic shoe fitting. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Identify opportunities to improve patient care.

Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height ; updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR). May assist in training of new employees.

Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the physician care for the patient are in the patient’s chart. Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information. May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.

Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed to complete the task. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications. Orders medical supplies as needed. Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

EDUCATION:    High school education or GED required; graduate of a board-approved training at a licensed school regulated by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board required.                      

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 or more years of experience as a nail technician, preferably in a clinical or podiatric setting.                                   

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Experience with medical terminology and insurance processes; strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills; ability to thrive in a past-paces clinical environment; detail-oriented, professional, and patient-focused; ability to travel between local office locations as needed.                     

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS:

Manicurist or Cosmetology License in state employed required

Certified Medical Nail Technician (CMNT) / Advanced Nail Technician (ANT) preferred