What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cosmetic Injection Specialist & Medical Aesthetician position at LOUISIANA WOMENS HEALTHCARE?
Description
Cosmetic Injection Specialist & Medical Aesthetician
Job Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time
Baton Rouge, LA
Description:
This position is a full-time job that provides medical grade services to help clients looking to enhance their appearance. This position requires specialized training and experience as a cosmetic injector as well as a certified laser technician to provide aesthetic and cosmetic services and care to patients.
Requirements
Education and Background:
- Current and valid Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in aesthetic industry with a strong proficiency in dermal injectable treatments (particularly maxillofacial relaxants) and laser skin treatment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and provide excellent patient care.
- Keen attention to detail, infection control practices, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sterile environment during procedures.
Temperament:
- Prefers detail-oriented work.
- Personable – have a pleasant personality and appearance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts thorough consultations to assess patients’ needs, educate them on available treatments, and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educates patients about pre and post treatment care, expected outcomes, and potential side effects, ensuring their informed consent.
- Administers a variety of injectable treatments, including maxillofacial muscle relaxants (such as BOTOX), and potentially dermal fillers (if licensed and experienced), as well as other cosmetic enhancements, ensuring precision and safety.
- Maintains accurate and confidential patient records, documenting treatment details, progress, and any adverse reactions.
- Stays updated on the latest trends, techniques, and advancements in aesthetics through ongoing training and professional development.
- Assists with promotions, specials, and events as needed.
- Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment.
- Complies with OSHA/HIPAA requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to do prolonged standing and sitting.
- Ability to walk, stretch, sit, reach, stoop and bend.
- Ability to work in cramped environment.
- Must be able to lift, push and pull at least 25 pounds up to 50 pounds.
Abilities:
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written policies and regulations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
- Must be able to do prolonged sitting
- Must be able to work independent and as a team player
- The incumbent works directly with patients in a patient care area and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
- Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
This description is a summary of the primary duties of the job and position. intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at company’s discretion.
