How to Become a Medical Director

So, you are interested in becoming a medical director. If you possess the qualities and qualify to become one, this is where the National Laser Institute comes in. At the National Laser Institute’s 3-Day On Demand Medical Director course, you will learn all you need to know about medical director certification.

What is a Medical Director?

A medical director is a medical professional who has taken the necessary steps and training to direct and ensure the quality of medical care is met in healthcare practice. Medical directors are in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations: they make sure that everything runs smoothly and in compliance with industry regulations, while also providing leadership for employees who work under them. Medical Director roles can be found all across the medical aesthetics industry; however, they require some experience and training. According to indeed.com, the average salary for a medical director is $192,600 per year in the United States. It’s common for medical directors to direct multiple healthcare facilities and practices, and may or may not be physically present to do so.

According to the National Library of Medicine, medical directors of healthcare facilities, including medical spas, are board-certified physicians. These physicians are charged with the supervision of all medical procedures and regulation of the facility. As well as that, they serve as superintendent of all of the business operations and employees. With this in mind, a medical spa is unable to operate without an appointed medical director. Although regulations vary state by state, this role provides a built-in safety net.

Great medical directors oversee Botox and dermal filler injections in the med spa. For example, physicians that may work in-house or remotely. With this in mind, they can be just a phone or video call away. Moreover, medical directors are liable for what happens within the facilities they manage. Although a medical director may not be by the bedside, they are still responsible for the procedures being performed, the protocols used, and the general safety of the client.

Role of a Medical Director in a Med Spa

The role of a medical director in a med spa is the assumption of all responsibility for procedures performed in the spa. This includes Botox and Dermal Filler injections, laser tattoo removal, and Microdermabrasion. As a medical director you will engage in the following responsibilities:

• Be present in the spa, or remotely, in order to help clients to view the facility.
• Oversee and guarantee the medical quality of the facility.
• Supervise the spa’s medical and ancillary staff.
• Comply with and ensure the spa staff complies with all federal laws. This is in combination with the laws of the state where the spa operates.
• Execute the policies, systems, and agenda of the med spa.

Skills That Would Benefit a Medical Director

Customer Service

Problem-solving, patience, customer service resolution, and client satisfaction are key skills you will need to hone. Importantly, your customer service skills will help determine the effectiveness of your interaction with the client.

Communication

Also, you will benefit from strong communication skills in the workplace. An individual with such strong skills will be able to share ideas while listening and responding to others. These interactions can be shared both verbally and non-verbally.

Analytical Skills

As well as that, analytical skills help a great medical director function by identifying and solving simple to complex problems alike. A few examples of analytical skills are critical thinking, research, data analysis, and trend analysis.

Administrative Skills

Furthermore, administrative skills help to increase productivity within the office by combining administrative tasks into one role. For example, this could look like keeping the projects the med spa is working on, on track.

National Laser Institute

In the National Laser Institutes 3-Day On Demand Medical Director course, you will be educated on laser science and laser facility management. In addition, you will learn laser biophysics, tissue interaction, hair removal treatments, and disorders of the skin. As well as that, you will be taught the ABCs of laser, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) modalities, and laser safety. Furthermore, you will learn the basic anatomy and growth cycles of hair.

Join the National Laser Institute’s esteemed graduates in following your dream. Click here to contact National Laser Institute today.

 “Finding your purpose isn’t only about making great money, it’s about so much more. It’s about tapping into your passions and chasing your dreams.” – Louis Silberman CEO