Aesthetician - Albany, GA

Job description

Join a workplace recognized by Newsweek as America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s mission is to deliver the highest quality patient care and experience in dermatology and aesthetic services.  We are currently seeking candidates with exceptional customer service and clinical skills to join our team as an Aesthetician. We strive to create a career destination that feels more like family than work.  You will be working with a team of professionals for a well-known, highly regarded dermatology practice who puts our patients above all else. COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: • Incentive plans with additional earning opportunity up to an additional $2 more per hour! • Career advancement opportunities • Paid holidays, vacation, floating holiday, AND personal time off • Benefits packages, including medical, dental, STD, LTD, Life, and other voluntary benefit offerings (for employees working 30+ hours per week) • Up to 40% off products and cosmetic procedures • 401(k) matching SUMMARY Working under the supervision of the physician, the Aesthetician is a skincare specialist responsible for the delivery of a variety of elective cosmetic/therapeutic services, treatments, and education to patients, designed to improve or maintain the health and appearance of the skin. The Aesthetician works to ensure that the patient is satisfied with the elective services and recommended products. Individuals employed in the position of Aesthetician will function within the scope of practice as determined by regulations of the state where the individual is employed; certification and/or registration may be required depending on the state where the individual is employed. Additional duties may be assigned to persons employed as Aestheticians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform professional consultations regarding available services and products; determine patient skincare goals and objectives, along with a care plan to facilitate achievement of those goals • Perform patient procedures, e.g., deep pore cleansing, chemical exfoliation/peels, facials, glycolic acid peels, hair removal, laser therapy, micro-dermabrasion, skin rejuvenation, skin hydration, etc. • Provide patient education for skin care, recommending adjustments to the patient’s skincare routine as appropriate to reinforce provider’s therapy regimen and enhance patient confidence • Consult with physician concerning treatments and patient compliance or non-compliance • Accurately document in the patient’s electronic health record as required • Process correspondence and home care instructions regarding skin treatment plans; track referral sources, sending thank you letters to the source • Develop written instructions on various aspects of skin care • Maintain work areas appropriate for patient treatments and product sales, and in compliance with OSHA standards • Maintain all equipment in working condition in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, resolving any issues or reporting any problems as appropriate • Maintain a complete inventory of cosmetic/treatment products; routinely check all supplies for expiration dates • Develop a patient base through direct provider referral and marketing efforts • Develop and successfully implement a marketing plan to focus on outside target markets, contributing to marketing brochures and ads; adhere to marketing budget • Order supplies as needed; order equipment as approved • Participate in special projects and assignments such as health fairs, community events, etc. • Implement plans and direct efforts to achieve target goals for services and product sales, maximizing profitability potential • Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-service education/training • Perform other duties as required or assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Extensive knowledge of elective skin care services, treatments, and products • Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail • Knowledge of ADCS policies, including quality assurance policies, OSHA, and other applicable government regulations and standards; ability to actively apply that knowledge in the performance of all job duties • Ability to apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control in the performance of all job duties, including the cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments in the autoclave • Ability to practice confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations with patient information • Ability to practice professional ethics and use discretion concerning ADCS directives and proprietary information/trade secrets of the organization • Ability to practice within the scope of education and training; ability to recognize a problem and effectively problem-solve, using guidance from the provider and/or management when necessary • Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to use appropriately • Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change • Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in all documentation and in the performance of all job duties • Skilled in typing/keyboarding; skilled in using computers EDUCATION • High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred • Certificate of completion/diploma from an approved aesthetician program required EXPERIENCE • Six months of experience as an Aesthetician required; two years of experience working as an Aesthetician in a dermatology practice preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONs REQUIREMENTS • Must be licensed per requirements of the state where employed, maintaining licensure per state regulations ADCS Clinics LLC participates in equal employment opportunities for all individuals and abides by EEOC and nondiscrimination provisions of all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.