Peptide Technician & Wellness Support Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
As a Peptide Technician, you’ll be the primary in-person support for patients navigating our clinical wellness programs. You’ll assist with the administration and education around peptide therapies, while also coaching patients on foundational lifestyle changes related to movement, nutrition, and daily habits.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, people-focused, and passionate about helping patients stay consistent with their health plan. You’ll work as a bridge between the medical team and the patient, providing encouragement, tracking progress, and simplifying complex protocols into actionable steps.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Friendly, encouraging, and able to meet patients with empathy
- Passionate about whole-body wellness and root-cause transformation
- Comfortable educating patients and helping translate clinical plans into lifestyle actions
- Organized and consistent in follow-up, tracking, and communication
- Able to balance structure and flexibility with different types of patients
Schedule Compensation
- Full-time, in-office
- Competitive base pay + performance-based incentives
- Paid training on peptides, injection protocol, and wellness education
- Growth opportunities within a patient-first clinic environment
Compensation:
$20 - $25 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Guide patients through their peptide therapy plans (e.g., MICC, NAD+, Glutathione, GLP-1s), ensuring understanding and adherence
- Perform and/or assist with subcutaneous injections (training provided if not yet certified)
- Document patient responses, adherence, and any feedback to help optimize protocols
- Educate patients on the role of movement and nutrition in maximizing results from peptide therapy
- Support behavior change through coaching around sustainable activity, hydration, sleep, and meal timing
- Provide general wellness accountability during check-ins — you're their coach and cheerleader, not just a technician
- Work cross-functionally with medical providers, nutrition support, and front office teams
- Track patient milestones and help celebrate wins throughout their transformation journey
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic understanding of wellness, fitness, or clinical health practices
- Ability to be trained and certified in injection administration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with technology (EMRs, scheduling, documentation tools)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Personal Trainer certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, or equivalent)
- Background in nutrition, kinesiology, or wellness coaching
- Experience in a medical weight loss, fitness, or wellness clinic setting
- Knowledge of peptide therapy or integrative/functional health principles
About Company
At Virginia Health and Wellness, we specialize in science-backed weight loss and metabolic health programs that integrate GLP-1 medications, advanced peptide therapies, and lifestyle support. We're not just helping patients lose weight — we're helping them reclaim their health. We’re expanding our in-office team and seeking dynamic, compassionate, and knowledgeable professionals passionate about guiding patients through the fitness, nutrition, and peptide therapy journey.
At Virginia Health and Wellness, our THRIVE core values guide how we care for patients—and each other:
- T – Tailored for You: Personalized plans to meet unique goals and lifestyles.
- H – Holistic Wellness: Care for the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle.
- R – Real Connection: Honest, empathetic relationships.
- I – Integrity in Action: Doing what’s right—with honesty, compassion, and care.
- V – Value-Driven Excellence: High-quality, results-focused service.
- E – Empowering People First: Every decision starts with well-being.