Medical Assistant
About The Position
McLean & Potomac Dermatology & Skincare Center’s Gap Year Program offers extensive clinical experience for candidates preparing to enter medical, physician assistant, or nursing school. This program offers hands-on clinical hours in adult and pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and skin cancer surgery. This program is intended for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are committed to pursuing a degree in medicine, physician assistant studies, or nursing. This program serves as a formative year for those seeking meaningful clinical depth prior to continuing their professional education. Participants work closely with experienced providers and clinical teams in a sophisticated, high-volume clinical environment. As a clinical medical assistant, participants gain direct, hands-on experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology while developing essential clinical and professional skills. This highly immersive experience allows participants to build confidence in clinical skills while gaining a realistic understanding of day-to-day life in healthcare.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 12-month commitment (May of the current year through June of the following year)
Nice To Haves
- Pre-Med, pre-PA, and pre-nursing candidates
Responsibilities
- Performing venipuncture (blood draws)
- Administering injections under supervision
- Applying wound dressings
- Assisting providers during biopsies, skin surgeries, and cosmetic procedures, such as injectables and laser treatments
- Removing sutures
- Instructing medical staff on proper patient preparation, including room setup and sterile technique
- Documenting patient encounters through EMR systems and learning accurate clinical charting
- Gaining extensive patient exposure across a wide range of dermatologic conditions and treatments
- Learning proper protocols for patient communication, intake, and clinical workflow management
- Observing and participating in the fast-paced operational flow of a high-performing medical practice
- Developing professionalism, efficiency, and teamwork in a clinical setting
- Understanding emergency protocols
- Counseling patients on pre- and post-visit instructions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
