Medical Office and Medical Spa ReGina Simo, Practice Manager Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center Spaderma, a division of Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center St. Louis, MO A Marriage Made in Heaven?
Medical Office and Medical Spa A Marriage Made in Heaven?
Medical Office and Medical Spa
OUR STORY Located in Saint Louis, MO Esthetician Services Since 1995 Expanded from 1 Esthetician to 3 in 2005 Added Spaderma Medcial Spa in 2006 (1,435 Sq. Ft ) Three Treatment Rooms, Sitting Area, Retail Area, Administrative Office and Procedure Room 8 Employees : 3 Full Time Estheticians 2 Part-Time Estheticians 1 Permanent Make Up Artist (Part-Time) 2 Nurses (Injectable Nurse and Physician’s Nurse) Laser
Mission: To ensure the same patient care that our physicians give the patient. Path: Stay True to the Face and Neck Area
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, Education
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, Education Communication/Meetings
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. – George Bernard Shaw
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, Education Communication/Meetings Consistency
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, EducationFollowing Protocols and Procedures Communication/Meetings Consistency
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, EducationFollowing Protocols and Procedures Team Alignment Communication/Meetings Consistency
KEY ELEMENTS Combination of Product Offering Combination of Services Education, Education, Education Following Protocols and Procedures Team Alignment Communication/Meetings Consistency Physician Involvement
Pros: Adds Value to Patient Experience It’s a Natural Fit Broadens Educational Factor Treat Patients both Surgical and Non- Surgical Generating Revenue When the Surgeon is Operating
Cons/Challenges: A Different Type of Management
Challenges: A Different Type of Management Finding the RIGHT Employees
Challenges: A Different Type of Management Finding the RIGHT Employees Keeping it “Medical, Ethical and Legal”
Challenges: A Different Type of Management Finding the RIGHT Employees Keeping it “Medical, Ethical and Legal” Finding the Best Avenue for Marketing and Advertising
Marketing and Advertising
Challenges: A Different Type of Management Finding the RIGHT Employees Keeping it “Medical, Ethical and Legal” Finding the Best Avenue for Marketing and Advertising Compensation
In Summary: Don’t make quick product decisions Consider your services carefully Your Physician has to be on-board, involved and available Keep the two areas consistent Communicate with the ENTIRE Staff