Medical Assistant (Pre Med Student)
About The Position
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce. The Medical Assistant assists providers with efficient patient flow while maintaining high standards of care and performs a variety of general patient care activities. The Medical Assistant helps to ensure a positive patient experience while performing the analytical, technical and customer service skills necessary to support the care of the patient. We are currently seeking a pre-med student for a full-time position during their gap year. This opportunity will begin in the summer of 2026, and we are now starting the interview process. The selected candidate must be available to work full-time for a minimum commitment of one year. This position is specifically for students planning to apply to medical school and taking a gap year before matriculation. Throughout the year, you will gain valuable clinical experience and exposure to the medical field. You will be expected to apply medical knowledge at the level appropriate for a medical assistant — not to make clinical decisions or function as a physician. Letters of recommendation for medical school applications will be provided only to those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, consistent performance, genuine interest in the field, and a clear effort to understand and appropriately apply medical knowledge. This enables the doctors to make a thoughtful and informed assessment of each student’s potential to succeed in medical school and ultimately as a physician.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including superior customer service skills and a high level of professionalism.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
- Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel).
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- CPR for Healthcare Providers certification preferred.
- One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a busy physician’s office, or equivalent combination of certification and experience, preferred.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
Responsibilities
- Represents CAO and the Practice in a professional and patient-focused manner, with an emphasis on service excellence.
- Shows patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepares them for the physician.
- Records patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
- Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Keeps exam room supplies stocked, audits and discards expired medications, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required.
- Maintains all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperature, expired medications, autoclave, etc.).
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and notifying manager when unable to resolve matters.
- Adheres to all CAO and Practice professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements. These include but are not limited to safety, attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and conduct.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains an effective and collaborative working relationship with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public.
- Assists providers with office procedures.
- Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/surgery center/pharmacy calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
