Nail Technician

The Nail Technician is responsible for assisting the Podiatrist, evaluating and providing treatment to patients, and documenting.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform trimming and debridement of toenails on patients with myocotic nails.
• Rule out contra-indications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
• Monitor the effects of treatment and modify techniques to achieve maximum benefit.
• Verbally report progress or changes in the patient's condition to the Podiatrist.
• Communicate professionally in person or by telephone.
• Provide patient/family education and reinforce all patient teaching.
• Document progress report in medical record.
• Schedule appointments and maintain daily attendance records in compliance with billing standards.
• Accurately complete encounters and maintain record of treatment given.
• Assist providers in clinic as needed including outreach locations.
• Maintain clean, neat, orderly work environment.
• Economically utilize supplies.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nail technician program.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current Licensed Nail Technician (LNT) or Licensed Professional Cosmetologist (LPC) through the State of Illinois.
• Must be Medi Nail-Advanced Technologist (M-ANT) Certified through the Medinail Learning Center (MLC). If hired prior to 08/01/2020, must obtain M-ANT by 12/31/2020.
• Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.

Working Environment

• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other