Position Purpose
The Aesthetician plays a key role in providing advanced skin care treatments under the direct supervision of the Medical Director. This position requires expertise in operating medical-grade lasers, administering aesthetic procedures, maintaining precise patient records, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines. The Aesthetician is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, educating clients on skincare protocols, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and hygiene in a medical spa or clinical setting.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Clinical Aesthetic Treatments & Patient Care
- Conduct professional skin assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical recommendations.
- Perform a variety of medical aesthetic treatments, including but not limited to:
- Laser treatments (hair removal, skin care)
- Chemical peels (light to medium depth, based on skin type and concerns)
- Microneedling (for collagen induction and skin rejuvenation)
- Facials and medical-grade skincare treatments (hydrafacials, dermaplaning, extractions)
- Radiofrequency microneedling (for skin tightening and contouring)
- Ensure all procedures are carried out safely, effectively, and with the highest patient comfort in mind.
Laser & Equipment Operation
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laser and energy-based devices, following manufacturer guidelines and clinic protocols.
- Maintain strict adherence to laser safety protocols, including the use of protective eyewear for both patients and staff.
Patient Education & Communication
- Provide thorough pre- and post-treatment instructions to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
- Educate patients on proper skincare routines and recommend medical-grade products tailored to their skin concerns.
- Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy, ensuring a positive experience and high patient satisfaction.
Charting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) for all patients, including
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Licensed Esthetician with additional certification in medical aesthetics, laser treatments, and other advanced procedures.
Experience: Minimum 1-3 years in medical spa, dermatology clinic or plastic surgery practice preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent charting skills
- Ability to follow strict treatment protocols and safety guidelines
- Ability to educate and upsell appropriate treatments and products while maintaining ethical standards
Equipment Operated: This role will work with clinical supplies such as masks, gloves, lasers, and needles.
Work Environment: This role operates in a professional, clinical office environment.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.