Weight Loss Specialist Medical Assistant

About the role

Shea Aesthetic Clinic is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and client-focused Weight Loss Specialist Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This position combines personalized weight management coaching with hands-on medical spa support in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about health, wellness, nutrition, and helping clients achieve sustainable results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Weight Management & Client Care

• Conduct individualized weight-loss consultations, reviewing client progress, nutrition, exercise habits, lifestyle factors, and barriers to success.
• Measure client weight and perform InBody body composition analyses, focusing on overall health, fat loss, and lean muscle preservation.
• Provide personalized nutrition guidance, including recommendations on calories, protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, fiber, and nutrient-dense food choices.
• Educate and motivate clients on exercise, healthy lifestyle habits, and long-term weight management strategies.
• Offer ongoing support, accountability, recipes, educational materials, and wellness resources to help clients reach their goals.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Support the clinic's medical weight-loss program, including GLP-1 medications and Mega Burn injections.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections in accordance with provider direction, training, certification, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor client progress, medication tolerance, and reported side effects, escalating concerns to the appropriate provider when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with clinic standards.

Medical Spa Support

• Assist providers with medical spa procedures, including liposuction, Quantum procedures, and other aesthetic services as needed.
• Prepare treatment rooms, assist with room turnover, and maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas.
• Support daily clinic operations by assisting with medication preparation, client flow, and team coverage to ensure an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver outstanding care and customer service.

Why Join Shea Aesthetic Clinic?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' health and wellness journeys.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Diverse role combining weight management, nutrition education, and aesthetic medicine.
• Growing practice focused on exceptional patient outcomes and personalized care.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in weight management, nutrition coaching, wellness, fitness, or aesthetic medicine is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and educate clients.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a high standard of patient care.
• Experience administering injections preferred.