Aesthetician

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed Aesthetician provides prescribed skin treatment and personal care services to patients in a clinic under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider. The role performs physician-referred skin treatments, prepares patients and equipment, monitors and documents patient responses, and consults with patients about skin care needs and procedures. The Aesthetician also supports providers with patient skin care and oversees cosmetic and skin care products, including inventory, ordering, and sales reporting. The position maintains examination rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies; follows OSHA requirements and universal precautions; and participates in quality improvement activities. It may also provide front desk check-in and check-out coverage at the practice manager’s request. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Licensed Aesthetician.
Laser certification required.
At least one year of work experience in a medical office, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with procedures such as IPL, microneedling, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, and chemical peels.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support the function’s leadership.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teamwork.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of medical billing and coding, including CPT and ICD-9 coding, preferred.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of medical billing and coding, including CPT and ICD-9 coding.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-referred skin treatments, including skin peels, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, body and facial hair treatments, cosmetic treatments, and other procedures requiring physician oversight.
Prepare and position patients, instruments, and equipment; explain procedures and treatments; and attend to patient comfort and safety.
Observe patients, document significant conditions and reactions, and notify the physician of patient conditions, treatment reactions, and significant incidents.
Record pertinent information in patient charts and accurately code services provided.
Consult with patients about skin care needs, procedures, outcomes, and problems.
Assist providers with patients’ skin care as needed.
Oversee and provide skin care and cosmetic products; maintain product inventory, order products, and report product sales.
Set up examination rooms and assemble and use equipment as needed.
Maintain and clean examination rooms after each patient, sterilize equipment, and perform weekly room scrub-downs.
Inventory medical supplies, maintain appropriate inventory, and stock examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
Maintain medical instruments for quality; receive, clean, and repackage reusable instruments with expiration dates; and arrange replacement or refurbishment as needed.
Follow OSHA regulations, universal precautions, and requirements for waste and sharps disposal; maintain knowledge of applicable practices.
Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
Cross-train and provide front desk check-in/check-out coverage as requested by the practice manager.
Follow safety policies and procedures while supporting high-quality service and customer care.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the organization’s best interest.