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Active Podiatry & Orthotics is searching for an energetic, knowledgeable and goal-oriented team player to join our clinic as a clinical assistant. We are an organized and patient centered podiatry practice that believes in evidence-based medicine with fantastic customer service. Our clinicians and staff are proud to work with us and we thrive at what we do.
Duties include:
– Helping the Podiatrist with surgeries by providing patient education about the procedure, obtaining informed consent as well as putting the patient at ease by answering any questions
– Helping the Podiatrist during the procedures with instrument handling
– Preparing and tidying treatment rooms after treatments and surgeries by following infection control guidelines
– Helping the Podiatrist with prescription products
– Helping patients by demonstrating exercise techniques and educating them regarding their specific medical condition(s)
– Conducting and facilitating treatments such as laser therapy, shockwave therapy, onychomycosis laser therapy, and compression therapy
– Being a liaison between patients and Podiatrist, and Podiatrist to other medical professionals
– Conducting compression therapy education sessions, measuring for compression stockings and other medical products
Requirements:
– Diploma or degree in healthcare such as kinesiology, kinesiology assistant, physiotherapy assistant, health sciences, practical nursing, and medical therapies
– 0–1-year experience in operating medical equipment and devices
– Experience (2-3 years) in working in advanced health care facilities such as dental office, medical specialists’ office, and multidisciplinary teams such as physiotherapy
– A passion for health of individuals and communities
– Knowledge in human physiology and anatomy
– Experience with and knowledge of medical vocabulary
– Physical strength and stamina to work with body tissue and fluids
– Reliable means of transportation
– Excellent work ethics, references, and police clearance check
– Excellent sales skills and self confidence
– Responsible and accountable
– Able to multitask and work well under pressure
Remuneration: $16/ hour training, $18-19/hour after training given skills and experience, and monthly production bonus.
Hours: Mon – Thur 9:00 Am to 5:00 Pm, Fridays: 9:00 Am to 1:00 Pm. Hours may vary based on demand.
This is a permanent full-time position. This position is not for someone who is transitioning to get into medical or nursing school. Additionally, this is not a position for a current or future student. There is much growth and potential within this position for the right individual who will consider this as a career and will work with us long term.
Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter. Please note applications dropped in person or via a different means of communication will not be considered. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all public health measures for a health care facility.
Application question(s):
- What are your short term and long term goals regarding your career?
- Do you have experience working in a private medical facility i.e. physiotherapy clinic, dental clinic, optometry clinic, podiatry clinic?
Application deadline: 2022-04-15
Expected start date: 2022-04-18
