What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weight Loss Consultant position at West Ashley Clinic?
The Weight Loss Manager leads the clinic’s medically supervised weight loss programs, delivering personalized patient support, program coordination, and operational oversight. This role focuses on helping patients achieve sustainable results through customized plans that may include GLP-1 therapies, peptide support, nutrition guidance, lifestyle coaching, vitamin injections, supplements, and adjunctive therapies such as red light therapy. The manager works closely with the medical team, Office Manager, and other departments to drive patient outcomes, retention, and program growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct or coordinate initial consultations, goal assessments, and ongoing patient check-ins; provide education, coaching, and accountability for personalized weight loss plans.
- Develop, monitor, and adjust patient protocols in collaboration with providers (NPs, physicians); ensure proper documentation, lab coordination, and follow-up.
- Manage day-to-day program operations, including scheduling related to weight loss visits, patient inquiries, and package tracking (8-, 12-, 16-week, and long-term options).
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and storage of weight loss medications, injectables, supplements, and related supplies; maintain accurate records and minimize waste.
- Track and report key metrics: program enrollment, retention, patient outcomes, sales/revenue contribution, and patient satisfaction.
- Support marketing and growth initiatives, including patient education materials, referral follow-up, workshops or promotional events, and collaboration on social/media content when needed.
- Ensure compliance with clinic protocols, privacy standards, and relevant regulations for medical weight loss services.
- Collaborate with front desk, billing, and other clinical staff to deliver a seamless patient experience; assist with training or mentoring related team members as needed.
- Handle patient concerns, progress reviews, and program renewals professionally and empathetically.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and revenue goals.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field (nutrition, health science, exercise science, business, or healthcare) preferred.
- 2 years of experience in medical weight loss, wellness coaching, nutrition counseling, medical assisting, or a similar patient-facing healthcare role.
- Strong knowledge of (or willingness to quickly learn) GLP-1 therapies, metabolic health, nutrition fundamentals, and lifestyle coaching.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills; ability to build rapport and support patients empathetically.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and multitasking abilities in a busy clinic environment.
- Proficiency with clinic software/EMR systems, Google Workspace, and basic inventory or sales tracking tools.
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred; nutrition coach, health coach, or related certification a plus.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work the clinic’s business hours (typically Monday–Friday with varying schedules).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a cash-pay or hybrid medical/wellness practice.
- Familiarity with compounding pharmacy processes, peptide therapies, or hormone optimization programs.
- Background in sales tracking, patient retention strategies, or team coordination.
- South Carolina residency or local knowledge of the Charleston/West Ashley market.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience (discuss during interview) plus commissions. Benefits may include paid time off, employee discounts on clinic services, professional development support, and a collaborative team environment. Exact package details available upon request.
To Apply: Submit resume and a brief note on relevant weight loss or wellness experience to the Office Manager (or via the clinic’s preferred application method). For questions, call (843) 571-3100.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22