Medical Aesthetician

WEILER PLASTIC SURGERY•Slidell, LA

69d

About The Position

The Medical Aesthetician performs non-invasive aesthetic procedures, assesses patients’ skin conditions, and recommends treatments tailored to their needs. The role requires knowledge of advanced skincare technologies, a strong focus on patient care, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The aesthetician performs treatments such as facials, chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, and other skin rejuvenation procedures. They assess skin types and concerns, develop personalized treatment plans, explain procedures and skincare routines, and educate patients about medical-grade products and post-treatment care. They also explain the benefits, expectations, and pricing of recommended plans and stay informed about the practice’s treatments and products, including surgical procedures and injectables. The position documents medical history, patient interactions, and treatment progress in the practice’s EMR system; maintains sanitized equipment and treatment areas in accordance with applicable regulations; and keeps up with industry developments. The aesthetician helps promote the practice by collecting reviews and before-and-after photos and participating in social media content. They are expected to create a welcoming, respectful, and professional environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensed Esthetician through the Louisiana Board of Cosmetology.
Two to three years of experience in a medical aesthetics practice.
Ability to perform the listed aesthetic treatments and assess patients’ skin conditions and concerns.
Ability to use an EMR system and document patient information accurately and confidentially.
Ability to follow sanitation protocols and applicable regulations.
Ability to safely handle sharp objects and chemical products and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and move between treatment rooms.
Manual dexterity to perform skin treatments, including those involving blades, needles, or laser treatments.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform tasks requiring vision acuity, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a plastic surgery or dermatology setting.
Additional training or certifications in medical aesthetics, such as laser treatments, injectables, or advanced skincare.

Responsibilities

Perform medical aesthetic treatments, including facials, chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, and other skin rejuvenation procedures.
Assess patients’ skin types, conditions, and concerns and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with their goals.
Explain treatments, procedures, and skincare routines to patients in an approachable manner.
Recommend and educate patients about medical-grade skincare products and post-treatment care.
Collaborate with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff on cohesive treatment plans.
Stay knowledgeable about the practice’s treatments and products, including surgical procedures and injectables, and explain options to patients.
Communicate the benefits, expectations, and pricing of recommended treatment plans.
Use the practice’s EMR system to accurately and confidentially document medical history, patient interactions, and treatment progress.
Sanitize and maintain equipment and treatment areas in accordance with hygiene standards and applicable regulations.
Keep informed about aesthetic treatments, trends, products, and technologies.
Collect patient reviews and before-and-after photos and participate in social media content to build clientele and promote the practice.
Create a welcoming, respectful, and professional environment for patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.