Chiropody Assistant – Summer Student
Company
Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic
Location
Midland Ontario
Duties
Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic in Midland, Ontario is seeking a Chiropody Assistant - Student for the summer of 2025. Advanced Foot and Orthotic Clinic has been in operation for over 20 years. The clinic is currently serviced by two Chiropodists and requires additional support.
This position will provide a student the opportunity to work in the health care sector within a medical practice to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment. The position is Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Start and end date are negotiable but prefer availability from May 1 to Aug 30.
Requirements
Experience
No experience required but dental, optical or medical office environment experience an asset and/or enrollment in a post-secondary health related program.
Start Date
2025-05-01
Hours
40 hours/week
Salary
$20/hr
Comments
Duties:
Patient Liaison Duties:
• Greeting of patients and escorting to treatment room
• Charting for the patient visits that you assist the Chiropodist
• Follow treatment protocols for set up of each patient including; treatment room set up – prior to patient entering and during patient visit as requested by the Chiropodist
Interaction with Staff and Chiropodist:
• Attend morning huddle to review current day’s patients with Chiropodists; ensure the Chiropodists give you any special instructions for dealing with particular patients
• Cover tasks when staff members are away (i.e. clinical assistant or receptionist)
• Work closely with clinical assistants and receptionist to ensure all tasks are covered and Chiropodists needs are met accurately and promptly
Assisting the Chiropodist/Associate Chiropodist:
• Escort new patients to treatment room, review medical history, and complete medical history form in tracker
• Assisting duties to the Chiropodist including treatment, set up, padding, dressings, charting, cream application and anything else requested by the Chiropodist/Owner
• Ensure the Chiropodist has all the forms required to complete the visit
• Charting notes for each patient seen
• Perform other duties as directed
Set up of Treatment rooms:
• Set up the treatment rooms for the day before patients arrive; replenish supplies and room set up (instruments, supplies) for first patients
• Set up & clean up of treatment rooms for each patient
Laundry:
• Completion of all laundry (towels, wraps, surgical supplies)
Instrument Sterilization:
• Instrument sterilization – including ultrasonic cleaning, instrument packing and undertaken autoclave procedures
• Keeping treatment rooms stocked with required sterilized instruments
Chiropody supply Stock/Inventory:
• Restock treatment rooms weekly – include all supplies used daily
• Unpacking supply orders and putting it away in designated locations
• Comply with purchase order system to complete all orders
Housekeeping:
• Keep treatment areas, hallways and sterilization room clean and tidy
• Thoroughly sweep all treatment rooms after each patient treatment
• Thoroughly wipe all treatment room surfaces with disinfecting wipes after each patient treatment
Equipment Maintenance:
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all equipment in treatment rooms and the sterilization room
• Accurate and prompt recording of all maintenance to all equipment in Equipment Log
Promotional Duties:
• Work on projects as directed by the owner
• To prepare marketing material as directed and requested by the owner
• Assist the Chiropodist/Owner as required in any workshops or health fairs etc.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
Interested candidates are asked to please e-mail your cover letter and resume to erinfairbanks@advancedfootclinic.ca by April 4, 2025.
No drop-offs or office visits please. We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact
Name
Mike Fairbanks
Display Name
Mike
Title
General Manager
Address
263 Midland Avenue
Telephone
705 529 9638
Display Date
2025-03-21
Expiry Date
2025-04-04