Medical Setting

I've only worked in a spa/salon setting thus far, but I was recently offered a job with a local physician's office. Does anyone have any advice as far as negotiating salary/commission? I've only had experience with paying booth rent at past jobs so I'm not really sure how this works. Thanks in advance!

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Permalink Reply by Melanie Long on July 23, 2013 at 7:06pm

Any help guys?? I have an interview tomorrow. Thanks!!

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on July 23, 2013 at 7:57pm

I have not worked in this setting but here's what I've heard:

Expect lower commission %'s and higher service prices (be sure to ask for a price list as part of your interview, before they bring up commission %'s)
Often, expect a salary or hourly pay (if so, service commission goes even lower)
Expect a higher % on products, as well as more responsibility for ordering products and maintaining inventory
Be upfront if you have zero experience on a certain technique, but wherever possible, emphasize that you ARE familiar with various techniques and you have used SIMILAR technology in the past, etc., and that you are confident in scheduling training and visits from reps for yourself where needed

Basically, in a medical setting, doctors and office managers don't want to have to chase you around making sure you know what you're doing. You are an additional revenue stream for them, so as little time and energy as they have to invest in you, the better. Since you've been a booth renter, this might be a great fit considering you probably have a bit more experience than the average esthy with maintaining your supplies, etc.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Miss D on July 24, 2013 at 6:59pm

Here is what I found on Barbercosmo for California:

7. Can a cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist work in a doctor's office? What types of services can they provide?
Only if the doctor's office has an establishment license issued from the Board. And they may only perform services within their scope of practice. They may not penetrate the skin or perform any services that would affect living tissue. Please refer to the Medical Board for additional restrictions.