Medical Assistant (Gap Year)
The Village Pediatric & Wellness Center is seeking applications for full-time Clinical Interns / Medical Assistants. We serve a multicultural and diverse community of patients from Maryland & Washington, D.C., with ages ranging from newborns to 23 years old. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree and looking to gain clinical experience before medical school.
Responsibilities:
Our medical assistants and clinical interns work collaboratively to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties, including:
- Communicate empathically with patients from multicultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
- Perform routine clinical tasks to support the providers (Triage, In-house testing, Vaccination, and Treatment)
- Evaluate and summarize the results of laboratory tests for the provider
- Score mental health questionnaires and interpret findings
- Optimize the flow and efficiency of the clinic
- Handle all administrative duties, including scheduling patients and interacting with external specialists.
Qualifications:
This position provides a valuable opportunity for candidates taking a gap year before medical school. We require a one-year commitment.
- A Bachelor of Science / Arts is required, preferably with a background in biology, psychology, or other health science (Applicants without a Bachelor's Degree will not be considered)
- Prior experience in a clinical setting is highly desired
- Strong organizational, collaborative, and time management skills
- Bilingual in Spanish & English is strongly preferred
Hours/Benefits:
- $18-20/hr based on experience.
- Full-time
- Vacation prorated
- 401k matched prorated
- Sick leave