Aesthetician

Position Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient/client care. The Aesthetician addresses physical, psychosocial and rehabilitative needs of the patient. Collaborates with other providers within the framework of the policies and procedures of GSD and within the legal framework of California

Essential Functions

• Uses the skin care process (assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation) in providing skin care needs to the patients served.
• Recognizes signs/symptoms indicative of patient needs and wants for interventions and documents implementation of appropriate action.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all skin care products and procedures and performs according to policy.
• Implements physicians orders in accordance with policies. Works closely with referring physician to develop skin care plan unique to patient.
• Performs medical/surgical evaluation and treatments, and refers patients to the physician for further evaluation treatments or procedures when necessary.
• Prepares, administers and documents procedures and therapies according to established policies and procedures. Documents the patient response to care and modifies the plan of care as needed in collaboration with health care professionals.
• Performs consultations, provides information and supportive teaching to patient, and responds to all questions.
• Performs skin consultations, facials, peels, microdermabrasions, Blu-U treatments, and other services using recommended procedures.

Essential Functions

• Maintains all aesthetic and cosmetic equipment in working order. Checks inventory weekly to prevent depletion of stock. Organizes, labels and maintains supplies in an orderly fashion.
• Documents return visits, referrals, and scheduling of all procedures, using EMA, eClinical Works (or current practice management system) practice management system, according to policy
• Remains informed of new products and procedures. Attends continuing education as required or recommended.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Organizational Standards

• Demonstrates Knowledge of Job Duties
• Judgment: demonstrates sound forethought and logic in all actions
• Communications: written communications and email are clear and well organized. Checks email regularly throughout business day.
• Communications: oral communications are clear and appropriate for business. Team & Working Relationships: Effective in working with others
• Safety: adheres to all workplace safety standards and policies
• Stewardship of company resources: appropriate use of PC, email, rest areas, maintains a clean and organized work environment. Refrains from using company services and equipment for personal matters.
• Attendance: reports for work on-time and as scheduled, available for work as needed Maintains strictest confidentiality

Requirements Knowledge, expertise:

• Ability to: Able to correspond using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; use a computer keyboard to enter data and access information; maintain confidentiality of patient records; set priorities of work load to meet deadlines.
• Certifications, training, licensure or experience: Licensed by the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
• Safety Requirements: adheres to all GSD safety standards
• Physical Requirements: Sitting up to 8 hours per day. Frequent sitting and standing from a sitting position

GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.