Licensed Aesthetician
Aurora Medical Spa - Columbia, MO
Applies to: Licensed Aestheticians in Missouri - active license required
Use case: Full-time skincare provider at our Columbia, MO location
Purpose
Aurora Medical Spa has an immediate opening for a Licensed Aesthetician at our Columbia, MO location. We're looking for a skincare professional who is serious about results, genuinely invested in their clients' skin health, and ready to grow within a practice that has spent nearly two decades setting the standard for medical aesthetics in Missouri.
About Aurora Medical Spa - Columbia
Columbia is a city that embraces wellness - and Aurora has been its trusted aesthetic home since 2022.
Aurora Medical Spa was founded in 2006 in Des Peres, MO - and spent nearly two decades building a reputation for clinical excellence, genuine client care, and a team culture that actually lives up to its values. Our Columbia location opened in 2022, bringing that same standard to Mid-Missouri. We're newer to this market, but we're not new to this work.
Columbia is a city that embraces wellness, values expertise, and rewards authenticity - and that's exactly what Aurora delivers. Our clients here do their research, ask good questions, and return when they see real results. Our aestheticians don't just perform treatments; they become trusted partners in their clients' long-term skincare journeys.
Aurora is a certified Great Place to Work®, and our Columbia team reflects that fully. Collaboration, mutual respect, and genuine investment in each other's growth aren't aspirational values here - they're how we actually operate day to day.
This is a role for someone who wants more than a treatment room and a schedule. Aurora Columbia offers real mentorship, advanced training, and a team culture that makes the hard days easier and the great days even better.
About the Role
This is a full-time, in-person position performing advanced skincare treatments for Aurora's established Columbia clientele. You will carry out individualized consultations, design and deliver customized treatment plans, and serve as the primary skincare relationship for a growing book of clients who rely on your expertise.
We're not looking for someone to fill a seat - we're looking for someone who wants to build something. A loyal client base. A reputation in the Columbia market. A career that grows with a brand people trust.
Active Missouri Aesthetician license is required. Cosmetology licensure alone does not qualify for this position.
How We Invest in Your Growth
Aurora's commitment to provider development is built into how we operate - not treated as an afterthought.
What You Can Expect
- Structured, hands-on clinical onboarding from your very first week at our Columbia location
- Ongoing access to advanced skincare technologies, treatment protocols, and professional product education
- Formal continuing education and development opportunities throughout your tenure
- Direct mentorship from experienced Aurora providers - both in Columbia and across our broader clinical network
- Leadership that prioritizes your long-term development, not just your first 90 days
Who Is the Right Fit
The aestheticians who thrive at Aurora Columbia share a particular combination of qualities.
Clinically Curious
You approach skincare as a science, not just a service. You want to understand the why behind every treatment decision, stay current on evolving modalities, and continually sharpen your clinical skills.
Client-Committed
You build trust through consistency, honesty, and follow-through. Your clients refer people to you because of how you make them feel - educated, cared for, and confident in their results.
Professionally Grounded
You show up prepared, communicate clearly with your team, and take ownership of your role in the overall client experience. You don't need to be managed - you need to be supported.
Growth-Oriented
You see this position as a career move, not a stop along the way. You're interested in advancing your skills, taking on more responsibility over time, and growing with a team that's growing too.
Responsibilities
Core clinical and client-facing duties at our Columbia clinic.
- Conduct in-depth skincare consultations and build individualized treatment plans for each client
- Perform a full range of advanced aesthetic treatments with precision, consistency, and clinical care
- Recommend and educate clients on home care products, treatment sequences, and aftercare protocols
- Cultivate strong client relationships that drive rebooking, retention, and referrals
- Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of all treatments and client records
- Work collaboratively with injectors, wellness providers, and front desk staff to deliver integrated client outcomes
- Keep all treatment rooms clean, organized, and maintained to Aurora's professional standards
Qualifications
Required
- Active Missouri Aesthetician license - current, valid, and in good standing (note: cosmetology license alone does not meet this requirement)
- Clear, professional communication with clients and team members
- Demonstrated attention to detail in a clinical or client-facing environment
- Authentic passion for skincare outcomes and client wellbeing
Preferred
- Prior experience in a medical spa, dermatology office, or results-focused aesthetics practice
- Hands-on exposure to advanced modalities such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or device-based treatments
- Existing ties to the Columbia, MO community or Mid-Missouri region
Compensation and Schedule
Detail
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Pay
Competitive - discussed during the interview process
Health Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance
Retirement
401(k) with 4% company match
Time Off
Paid holidays and vacation pay
Perks
Generous employee discounts on Aurora services and products
Hours
Full-time, 36–40 hrs/week; mix of 8- and 10-hr weekday shifts
Saturday
Every other Saturday, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Work Setting
In-person : Columbia, MO (on-site only)
Aurora Medical Spa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We hire on the basis of merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
