Licensed Esthetician - Medical Spa

DVJ Consulting Engineers•Moreno Valley, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and licensed Esthetician to join our medical spa team. This role involves performing a variety of advanced skincare treatments, client consultations, and supporting medical providers with patient preparation and post-treatment care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of skin anatomy and conditions, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to adhering to all health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Active California esthetician or cosmetology license in good standing, issued by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on esthetics experience, preferably in a medical spa, dermatology, or plastic surgery setting.
Proven experience with superficial chemical peels, dermaplaning, and hydradermabrasion.
Completion of advanced skin treatment and device training (certificates required).
Current CPR/BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Working knowledge of skin anatomy, contraindications, and skin conditions that need a medical referral.
Strong communication and consultation skills; comfortable with EMR charting and photo documentation.
Able to stand for extended periods and work some evenings and weekends.
To qualify for the license: be at least 17 years old, have completed the 10th grade or its equivalent, complete 600 hours of training at a BBC-approved school, and pass the state written exam.
Work only within esthetician scope, which is limited to the non-living outer layer of the skin.
Follow BBC health and safety rules and the practice's written protocols.
Carry or be covered by professional liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio of before-and-after photos available on request.
3+ years as a medical esthetician with an established client following in the Inland Empire.
Experience with medical-grade skincare lines and building retail regimens.
Experience assisting providers with injectable, laser, and microneedling patients.
Advanced credentials such as CIDESCO or NCEA certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform customized facials, including cleansing, steam, manual extractions, masks, and facial massage.
Perform superficial chemical peels and exfoliation limited to the non-living outer layer of the skin.
Perform dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and hydradermabrasion treatments.
Operate approved non-invasive devices such as LED light therapy, high-frequency, microcurrent, and ultrasonic skin scrubbers.
Provide waxing, sugaring, threading, and tweezing, plus brow and lash services (tinting, lifts, and extensions).
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for injectable treatments (cleansing, positioning, and pre-treatment photos).
Provide pre- and post-treatment skincare that complements injectables and other medical treatments.
Recognize and immediately report adverse reactions or patient concerns to the supervising provider.
Conduct skin analyses and consultations, including Fitzpatrick skin typing; build individualized treatment and home-care plans.
Refer clients to the nurse injector or Medical Director for any service outside esthetician scope.
Obtain signed consent forms and provide pre- and post-care instructions; perform follow-up visits.
Maintain accurate EMR charting, including products used, device settings, and skin response.
Take standardized before-and-after photos.
Follow health and safety rules for disinfecting tools and single-use items, as well as OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA requirements.
Recommend professional skincare and retail products, and support memberships, events, and promotions.
Stay current on new products and techniques through continuing education.