Aesthetician - Oculofacial Eye at Brier Creek

Job Summary

An Aesthetician provides direct and indirect patient/client care. The Aesthetician addresses physical, psychosocial and rehabilitative needs of the patient/client and their families. Collaborates with health care professionals, coordinates ancillary staff and functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the hospital/clinic and within the legal framework of the state.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Uses the skin care process (assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation) in providing skin care needs to the patients/clinic population served.
• Communicates data to members of the department health care team.
• Recognizes signs/symptoms indicative of patient/client needs 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 physician’s orders in accordance with policies.
• Works closely with referring physician to develop skin care plan unique to patient.
• Prepares, administers and documents procedures and therapies according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the patient/client 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/client, and responds to all questions.
• Performs skin consultations, facials, peels, microdermabrasions and Blu-U treatments using recommended procedures.
• 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 according to policy.
• Assists in marketing, planning and implementation of programs and services.
• Assists with the planning of an aesthetic budget.
• Remains informed of new products and procedures.
• Attends continuing education as required or recommended.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Work requires a general education background normally equivalent to a high school education. Current License in Aesthetics from North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Trained in medical skin care product lines.

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.