Self-Image Consultant- Duke University Hospital

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a part-time Self-Image Consultant for the Cancer Center’s self-image program. You will educate patients on hair loss, scalp care, skin changes, wigs, prosthetics, cosmetics, scarves, hats and clothing, and provide personalized product recommendations.

Responsibilities include hands-on wig care training, patient and family support, and managing retail tasks such as opening/closing, transactions, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide self-image consultations, including hair loss, scalp care, and skin changes.
• Educate on products and services such as prosthetics, wigs, skin care, cosmetics, scarves, hats, and clothing.
• Offer personalized self-image product recommendations based on patient preferences.
• Provide education and hands-on training for wig care, hair care, skin care, scalp care, makeup techniques, scarf tying and fashion options.
• Support patients and families coping with treatment-related impacts and refer to services as needed.
• Handle retail duties: open/close store, sales transactions, balance cash drawer, process deposits and daily sales docs.
• Maintain product displays and inventory; oversee volunteers and site cleanliness.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Self-Image Consultant- Duke University Hospital

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 274329

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 31, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Job Summary

Duke Cancer Patient Support Program self-image team provides specialty services to patients facing cancer and cancer survivors coping with the impact of cancer treatment on their lives. The self-image consultant provides education, support, and personalized recommendations for products and services.

Location: Duke University Hospital Cancer Center

Hours: Part-time, Monday-Wednesday 8:30AM-4PM, flexibility to cover PTO as needed

Work Performed

• Provide self-image consultations to patients. Consultations include: Education about topics such as hair loss, scalpcare, hair care; and skin changes.
• Education about available products and services (such as prosthetics and orthotics, wigs, skin care products, make-up products, scarves, hats, clothing, self-image counseling, sexual health and intimacy services).
• Personalized recommendations for self-image products based on patient preference.
• Education/hands-on training for patients re: wig care, hair care, skin care, scalp care, make-up techniques, scarf tying, clothing options, etc.
• Support to patients and family members coping with impact of treatments (radiation therapy; chemotherapy; surgery; etc.). Education about, and referral to, support services, as needed.
• Retail responsibilities, such as opening and closing of store and register(s); sales transactions.
• Balancing cash drawer and credit card transactions, make bank deposits, daily sales documentation and reporting.
• Merchandise and in-kind donation inventory intake.
• Upkeep of product displays.
• Site-specific supervision and training of volunteers.
• Maintaining clean, safe environment for patients and their family members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Level Characteristics

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Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Two years of customer service experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Two years of customer service experience.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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