Location: Upper Richmond Optometry and Elevate Eyes & Medical Esthetics

Position Type: Full time or Part time

Role Type: Hybrid Clinical + Medical Aesthetics

Upper Richmond Optometry and Elevate Eyes & Medical Esthetics is looking for a motivated, professional, and patient-focused Medical Esthetician / Optometric Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a unique hybrid role for someone who is excited to work in both an advanced optometric clinic and a medical aesthetics environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable supporting day-to-day patient care in an optometry setting, while also developing and performing dry eye and aesthetic procedures using advanced technology.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients, has a strong interest in medical aesthetics, and is eager to grow with a clinic that is expanding its dry eye, ocular aesthetics, and skin treatment services.

Key Responsibilities

Optometric Assistant Duties

As part of the optometric clinic team, you will support doctors and patients throughout the clinical journey. Responsibilities may include:

- Greeting and preparing patients for their appointments

- Performing preliminary testing and diagnostic imaging

- Assisting with patient flow and clinic efficiency

- Supporting optometrists during dry eye, specialty contact lens, and ocular disease visits

- Educating patients on recommended treatments, products, and follow-up care

- Maintaining accurate documentation in the patient record

- Helping keep exam rooms, testing areas, and treatment spaces clean, organized, and ready for use

- Providing a high level of patient service and professionalism at all times

Dry Eye & Ocular Aesthetics Procedures The successful candidate will be trained to assist with and perform dry eye and ocular aesthetic treatments, which may include:
- IPL treatments for dry eye and periocular inflammation

- Radiofrequency treatments





- Lid hygiene and in-office dry eye procedures

- Patient education around dry eye treatment plans, maintenance therapy, and home care

- Pre- and post-treatment photography and documentation

- Supporting doctors in the delivery of advanced dry eye care

Medical Aesthetic Procedures

This role will also involve performing or assisting with aesthetic procedures, depending on training, experience, and clinic protocols. Treatments may include:

- IPL skin treatments

- Cutera YAG treatments

- NeoGen plasma treatments

- Plexr plasma treatments

- Microneedling RF

- Chemical peels

- Facials and skin care treatments

- Pre- and post-treatment consultations and education

- Treatment planning support and patient follow-up

- Maintaining treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment according to clinic standards

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be:
- A certified or experienced Medical Esthetician, preferably with experience in a medical or clinical setting

- Interested in both eye care and medical aesthetics

- Comfortable learning new technologies, procedures, and clinical workflows

- Professional, warm, and confident when interacting with patients

- Detail-oriented and committed to accurate documentation

- Comfortable discussing treatment plans, fees, and maintenance care with patients
- A strong communicator who works well with doctors, clinic staff, and patients

- Reliable, organized, and able to manage a varied daily schedule

- Excited to be part of a growing dry eye and aesthetics program





Preferred Qualifications

- Medical aesthetics training or certification

- Experience with IPL, radiofrequency, microneedling, peels, facials, or laser-based treatments

- Previous experience in optometry, ophthalmology, dermatology, medical aesthetics, or another healthcare setting

- Comfort with patient education and treatment plan discussions

- Experience with clinical photography, EMR systems, or diagnostic equipment is an asset

- Strong interest in dry eye disease, skin health, and ocular aesthetics

Training Provided

We are willing to train the right candidate. Training may include:

- Optometric assistant workflows

- Pre-testing and diagnostic imaging

- Dry eye treatment protocols

- IPL and radiofrequency procedures

- Device-specific training for aesthetic technologies

- Patient consultation and education processes

- Clinic documentation and safety protocols

Why Join Upper Richmond Optometry and Elevate Eyes & Medical Esthetics?

Upper Richmond Optometry and Elevate Eyes & Medical Esthetics is a technology-forward clinic focused on providing exceptional patient care. We are expanding our services in dry eye, ocular aesthetics, and medical aesthetics, and this role offers the opportunity to be part of that growth from the ground level.

You will work with a collaborative team, advanced technology, and a patient base that values high-quality clinical care and treatment outcomes.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and role structure. Opportunities for growth may be available as the dry eye and aesthetics program expands.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience in medical aesthetics, patient care, and any interest or experience you have in optometry, dry eye care, or advanced aesthetic procedures.

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