Cosmetologist
University of Iowa

The Fourth Floor Salon at the UI Health Care Medical Center is seeking a full-time Cosmetologist to provide cosmetology services to hospital patients, guests, and staff. Job duties include:

• Properly uses equipment such as scissors, clipper, razors, and waxing, for cutting and removing hair.
• Applies chemical application appropriately to hair and scalp including permanent waving solutions, tints and bleaching applications, and treatments for scalp conditions.
• Performs proper shampoo techniques and meets hair styling needs of the individual patient.
• Uses proper techniques related to skin care and application of cosmetics.
• Provides teaching and information related to hair, skin and nail care.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Meets requirements for asepsis and sanitation per hospital and cosmetology codes.
• Coordinates flow of salon customers for service and retail operations.
• Performs inventory management and cash handling activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and addresses guests' service needs; demonstrates superior customer service skills by identifying, fulfilling and exceeding the needs of guests. Recognizes and fulfills service recovery opportunities.
• by identifying, fulfilling and exceeding the needs of guests. Recognizes and fulfills service recovery opportunities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the cosmetology field and current/popular hairstyles.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment such as scissors, clippers, razors, and waxing.
• Knowledge of proper uses of chemical applications such as permanent waving solutions, tints, and bleaching applications.
• Knowledge of proper techniques related to skin care and cosmetics.
• Knowledge of asepsis and sanitation requirements per hospital and cosmetology codes.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and safe operation of equipment.
• Skill in cash handling and performing arithmetic computations.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully, as well as maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patient, staff, and visitor clients.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, peers, other departmental staff.
• Ability to maintain patients' safety.
• Ability to preserve patients' right to confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Ability to maintain patient, staff, and visitor cosmetology records.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (over one hour)
• Ability to push heavy cart (over 25 pounds) to and from patient rooms.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts using the technologies provided.
• Has an active procurement card to be utilized for purchasing goods and supplies necessary for salon business and operation.
• Able to reconcile accounts monthly.
• Ability to track daily numbers and maintain performance records.
• Ability to meet and or exceed daily service and retail goals.

Starting Salary: $37,245.92 annually ($17.77/hour)

Work Schedule: Some flexibility between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a half-hour lunch. Occasional nights and weekends may be required with the option to take time off the following week.

Work Location: UI Health Care Medical Center, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

About the Fourth Floor Salon: The Fourth Floor Salon offers services by appointment only and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our professional stylists are here to help our patients, visitors, and staff look their best so they can be their best! They specialize in a variety of services. Our website: https://uihc.org/fourth-floor-salon.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Cosmetologist in Iowa

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, or the capacity to become educated in, wig services to include cleaning, ordering, cutting and fitting.
• Experience working with hair replacement techniques.
• 6+ months previous cosmetology experience in a hospital environment
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, which may include patients with special needs.
• Experience scheduling clients in a salon setting.
• Experience participating in and/or assisting in the coordination of daily operations in a salon setting
• Experience leading or supervising staff in a salon or other service-oriented setting.

Application Details:

• Applicants must upload a resume to the submission in order to be considered. A cover letter is encouraged.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
• For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Cosmetologist
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6
• Starting Salary Minimum: 37245.92

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Heidi Bodensteiner
• Contact Email: heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu

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