What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant position at Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic?
About us
Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic is a small (one physician) clinic. Dr. Gale is a foot & ankle specialist (Podiatrist). He has been practicing in Bismarck, ND since 1992, and has a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine license.
Our practice is open from 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday. We travel to Beulah, Linton, and Wishek, as well as a couple local nursing homes on rotating schedules. Dr. Gale performs surgery at Sanford Medical Center 2-3 days each month. He also performs many procedures in the clinic under local anesthesia such as minor hammertoe correction, Diabetic wound care, ingrown nail removal and others.
The clinic is closed for major holidays and on weekends. When we travel to satellite clinics two days each month, in a company vehicle. We leave earlier than 8:30 AM and typically we get back earlier than 5:00 PM.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greeting patients first in the room
- Taking vitals
- Assisting patients in and out of the podiatry chair as needed
- Assisting patients taking off their socks/shoes in preparation for the doctor's evaluation, as needed
- Assisting the doctor while in the exam room, taking notes, ensuring his medical items are organized and prepped, assisting with wound care (bandaging)
- Cleaning/sanitizing rooms and tools after a patient has been seen
- Assisting with simple nail debridement
- Sending/tracking scans for custom orthotics or ankle foot orthotics
- Sending prescriptions to the pharmacy, per the doctor's request
- Measuring for compression socks
- Casting for Night Splints
- Ordering Durable Medical Equipment
- Sending referrals for medical procedures
Benefits include PTO, Holiday pay, retirement, bonuses, and discounts on shoes for employees and their immediate family. We do not have a group medical plan due to the small number of employees.
CNA license or Nursing Assistant certificate preferred.
If you're a motivated, dependable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join our growing team and help us make a difference every day.
To apply, please submit your resume along with three professional references. A typing test and background check will be required prior to onboarding.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25