Cosmetic Medical Assistant - Dermatology + Plastic Surgery

Come join our team! We have an immediate opening for a Cosmetic Medical Assistant or Clinic Aesthetician with a strong interest in skin health, aesthetic dermatology, and patient education.

This is a hands-on clinical position supporting providers in a predominantly skin-focused cosmetic practice. The ideal candidate is warm, organized, detail-oriented, fast paced, and comfortable helping patients understand treatment options, medical-grade skincare, and long-term skin health plans.

You will assist with cosmetic consultations and procedures, prepare patients and treatment rooms, document visits, review consents and post-care instructions, and help patients build personalized skincare regimens. 

Previous medical assisting, dermatology, aesthetics, plastic surgery, aesthetician, or medical-grade skincare experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate enjoys both the clinical and personal sides of aesthetic medicine. This person is comfortable assisting during procedures, educating patients, discussing skincare, documenting carefully, and helping create a smooth and thoughtful patient experience.

We are looking for someone who is clinically capable, highly organized, eager to learn, and genuinely passionate about helping patients achieve healthier skin and natural-looking results.

Schedule:

Part Time Tues/Wed/Friday or Full-Time Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Flexible scheduling options may be available for three, four, or five days per week. Responsibilities and hours may vary based on the selected schedule.

Why Join Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, For Your Best Self, a Forefront practice?

At Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, we are more than a medical practice. We are a collaborative team of skilled, thoughtful professionals who genuinely care about helping patients look and feel like their best selves.

Every team member plays an important role in the patient experience—from the initial consultation through treatment, skincare planning, and follow-up care.

Our physician-led practice is recognized nationally for its experience in injectables, medical-grade skincare, laser and energy-based treatments, plastic surgery, medical dermatology, and advanced aesthetic procedures. What truly sets us apart is the personalized care and connection we provide to every patient.

This is an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in aesthetic dermatology while working alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, aestheticians, and clinical team members.

Explore us online to learn more Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Melbourne | For Your Best Self 

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

Clinical Support

• Prepare treatment rooms, supplies, medications, devices, and photography equipment for cosmetic appointments.
• Room patients and review relevant medical history, allergies, medications, previous treatments, and current skincare routines.
• Assist providers during cosmetic consultations and procedures.
• Support treatments such as injectables, lasers, light-based procedures, chemical peels, skin surgery, and other aesthetic services.
• Take standardized before-and-after photographs according to practice protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment rooms.
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, sharps-disposal, and patient-safety protocols.
• Assist with room turnover and preparation between appointments.

Patient Consultations and Education

• Help guide patients through the cosmetic consultation process.
• Discuss patient concerns, goals, treatment history, and current skincare routines.
• Educate patients about recommended procedures, treatment preparation, expected recovery, and maintenance plans within the scope of the position.
• Reinforce provider recommendations and help patients understand their treatment plan.
• Assist patients in building customized medical-grade skincare regimens based on provider recommendations.
• Explain how and when to use recommended skincare products.
• Provide clear pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions.
• Answer routine patient questions and appropriately escalate clinical concerns to the provider.

Documentation and Patient Preparation

• Accurately document histories, consultations, treatment information, product recommendations, and patient communications in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare charts before appointments and confirm that relevant history, photographs, consents, and treatment information are available.
• Review and obtain required treatment consents.
• Confirm that patients understand pre-care and post-care instructions.
• Document treatment lot numbers, settings, areas treated, products used, and other required clinical information as directed by the provider.
• Send prescriptions or pharmacy information to the provider for review when needed.
• Complete clinical tasks and patient messages in EMA promptly and accurately.

Treatment Planning and Follow-Up

• Help coordinate follow-up appointments and recommended treatment series.
• Reinforce long-term treatment and skincare plans.
• Assist with recalls for maintenance treatments, photography, follow-up visits, and skincare replenishment.
• Contact patients after selected procedures according to practice protocols.
• Notify providers promptly of adverse reactions, unexpected symptoms, or clinical concerns.
• Help ensure continuity between the consultation, treatment, checkout, and follow-up experience.

Skincare and Product Support

• Develop strong knowledge of the medical-grade skincare lines carried by the practice (Obagi, Skinmedica, Alastin, Nutrafol, plated, etc).
• Help patients select and understand products recommended by their provider.
• Maintain organized product displays, testers, samples, and educational materials.
• Monitor skincare and clinical supply inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Help prepare procedure aftercare kits and patient education materials.
• Participate in product training and ongoing aesthetic education.

Team and Practice Support

• Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, aestheticians, front-desk staff, and other clinical team members.
• Help maintain an efficient clinic flow and communicate delays or scheduling concerns.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, patient events, and practice initiatives.
• Support cosmetic events and educational programs as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all HIPAA requirements.
• Contribute to a professional, supportive, and patient-centered work environment.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant or Aesthetician certification or formal Medical Assistant training preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a medical office, dermatology practice, plastic surgery practice, or aesthetic clinic preferred.
• Dermatology, cosmetic, laser, injectable, or medical-grade skincare experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably EMA, is helpful.
• Knowledge of medical-grade skincare products is preferred but may be taught.

ABILITIES:

• Genuine interest in skin health, aesthetic dermatology, and patient education.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable discussing skincare routines, cosmetic concerns, treatment preparation, and aftercare.
• Able to communicate professionally and warmly with patients.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple patients, tasks, and priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Able to work independently while remaining collaborative and responsive to the clinical team.
• Comfortable learning new treatments, products, technologies, and software.
• Reliable, professional, and able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Able to stand for extended periods and assist with routine clinical room preparation and turnover.