Medical Assistant GAP
South Boston Community Health Center
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
We are seeking highly motivated pre-medical and pre-PA students taking a gap year to serve as Medical Assistants in a dynamic Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and academic teaching site. This role offers exceptional direct patient care and broad exposure to both primary care and specialty medicine. Medical assistants taking a gap year receive mentorship from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
This is a scheduled-entry position with an anticipated start date of November 30th, 2026 . Candidates selected for the role will be expected to begin employment on or around this date.
What You’ll Do
Direct Patient Care
- Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and focused histories.
- Prepare patients for exams and assist with minor procedures.
- Perform point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and EKGs.
- Document encounters in the EHR.
- Support patient flow and maintain exam rooms and equipment.
Specialty Exposure
Opportunities to support care in:
- Primary Care
- OB/GYN
- Dermatology
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Sports Medicine.
Who Thrives in This Role
- Ideal for students who:
- Are taking a gap year before medical or PA school.
- Want substantial patient interaction and hands-on clinical skill development.
- Are passionate about community health and health equity.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong interest in medicine or PA training.
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Preferred
- Prior clinical or patient-facing experience (EMT, scribe, CNA, MA, volunteer).
- MA certification or willingness to obtain.
- Bilingual skills.
Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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