Aesthetic Medical Assistant

Skin by Lovely™; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Bonus eligibility

Full-time benefits

Job summary

A prominent aesthetic clinic in Santa Monica seeks a driven Aesthetic Medical Assistant. The role involves supporting medical aesthetic injectors and assisting patients through clinical and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in a medical or aesthetic setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers $26–$28 per hour and includes full-time benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience in a dermatology, aesthetic, or medical clinic is preferred.
• Familiarity with injectables and luxury skincare is beneficial.
• EMR experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatments, including applying numbing cream.
• Schedule appointments, greet patients, and manage checkout.
• Educate patients about skincare and pre/post-treatment care.

Skills

Polished communication

Organizational skills

Sales-oriented mindset

Clinical tasks comfort

Education

Medical Assistant certification/licensure

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

Skin by Lovely is seeking a driven, organized, and professional Aesthetic Medical Assistant to serve our patients and support our medical aesthetic injectors at our Santa Monica practice. If you are a career‑minded individual who loves things like skincare products and Botox, then look no further! By keeping a focused treatment menu and providing ongoing and regular training, Skin by Lovely is consistently ranked a top practice in the U.S. by Allergan and Galderma. Through our sister company, InjectionU, and the support of other educational providers, we are also able to act as an educational center by providing comprehensive, hands‑on training for health‑care providers new to medical aesthetics, including newly hired Skin by Lovely Injection Specialists. Our office is the culmination of medicine, artistry, and luxury; creating an inclusive environment where every patient feels special and cared for. We go above and beyond for our patients and seek team members who can create and maintain bonds while also exhibiting the qualities of team orientation, personal accountability, and making a difference.

Education & Experience

• Prior experience in a dermatology, aesthetic, or medical clinic.
• Familiarity with injectables and luxury skincare.
• Phlebotomy skills and EMR experience strongly preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification/licensure a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Experience & Administrative

• Answer multi‑line phones, schedule appointments, and respond to emails/texts with professionalism.
• Greet patients, complete consent forms, take before photos, and support checkout/retail sales.
• Educate patients on skincare regimens, product recommendations, and pre/post‑treatment care.
• Support marketing, events, and patient engagement initiatives.
• Maintain a polished, welcoming reception and clinic environment aligned with brand standards.

Clinical Support & Medical Assistance

• Prepare patients for injectable or microneedling treatments, including applying numbing cream.
• Take and upload clinical before/after photos into the EMR; room patients and ensure they feel welcomed and comfortable.
• Assist providers during treatments with setup, scribing, supply preparation, and patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms with sterile supplies and turnover between patients.
• Reconstitute and date neurotoxins per provider preference.
• Draw up injectables (neurotoxins, Kybella, PRF, Sculptra) and retrieve fillers, verifying product/lot.
• Perform phlebotomy and PRF preparation (centrifuge, syringe loading).
• Package/label any remaining product per protocol.
• Track and maintain clinical inventory (neurotoxin, fillers, skincare), update EMR logs, and order supplies as needed.
• Communicate proactively with providers/AC team via group chat when assisting in‑room.

Essential Skills

• Polished communication and warm, approachable demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills; able to balance administrative and clinical priorities.
• Comfort with clinical tasks: charting, vitals, phlebotomy, infection control, HIPAA compliance.
• Sales‑oriented mindset with a patient‑first focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, luxury medical aesthetics setting.

Pay: $26–$28 per hour

Additional Compensation: Bonus eligibility

Benefits: Full‑time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k)

Reply with your resume. Those who send a cover letter will be preferred. Applicants selected to move to the next phase will be asked to complete a short online application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Skin by Lovely is committed to creating a diverse environment for both patients and employees and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.