Dermatology Medical Assistant - Pre-Medical / Pre-PA Clinical Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Pre-Med / Pre-PA Clinical Training Program

Paid Training | Paid Dermatology Technician Certification | Physician Mentorship

Are you planning to apply to medical school, PA school, or another graduate healthcare program and looking for meaningful, hands-on clinical experience?

Northstar Dermatology offers a Medical Assistant clinical training program designed specifically for future healthcare professionals. Through paid on-the-job training, physician mentorship, and real patient care responsibilities , this role helps students build the clinical skills, leadership experience, and patient interaction hours that strengthen graduate healthcare applications.

Unlike many entry-level medical assistant roles, this position is structured to provide:

• Extensive direct patient care experience

• Real-time medical scribing and clinical documentation training

• Hands-on procedural experience in dermatology

• Paid Dermatology Technician certification

• Leadership development through a Lead Medical Assistant role

• Mentorship from highly trained dermatology physicians

This role is ideal for students taking gap years before medical school, PA school, or other healthcare graduate programs who want to gain meaningful clinical experience while working alongside some of the most respected clinicians in North Texas.

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Why Pre-Med & Pre-PA Students Choose This Role

This position was intentionally designed to help students gain the skills, experience, and mentorship needed to pursue careers in healthcare.

Many of our Medical Assistants go on to careers in:

• Medicine (MD / DO)

• Physician Assistant programs

• Other healthcare professions, such as Anesthesia Assistant, Occupational Therapy, etc.

Students choose this role because they gain:

• Real Clinical Experience: Participate in every stage of the patient visit rather than simply observing.

• Patient Communication Skills : Develop strong bedside manner while counseling and educating patients about diagnoses and treatment plans.

• Clinical Documentation Experience : Learn how physicians document medical encounters through real-time scribing.

• Leadership Development : Serve in a rotating Lead Medical Assistant role , helping support teammates and coordinate clinic flow.

• Mentorship from Top Clinicians : Work alongside highly trained dermatology providers who are invested in helping future healthcare professionals succeed.

• Paid Training & Certification : Receive paid on-the-job training and the opportunity to earn a Dermatology Technician certification sponsored by the practice

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What We Do

At Northstar Dermatology, we know skin matters —not just for all of its physiologic qualities, but for the identity and confidence it gives our patients. After all, our skin is how the world sees us.

As one of the leading dermatology practices in North Texas, we aim to be a home for all things skin. We heal people, restore confidence, and empower our patients with knowledge of prevention.

We practice modern, evidence-based dermatology in an environment free from unnecessary industry or social influence. You won’t walk into a lobby filled with cosmetic marketing posters or be pressured to purchase products you don’t need. Instead, we focus on treatments that are tailored to each patient with cost, time, and lifestyle in mind.

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What Our Patients Can Expect

Your experience at Northstar Dermatology will be unexpected in the best possible way .

Patients experience:

• An office that is surprisingly efficient in everything we do

• A compassionate team committed to integrity and accountability

• Transparency in communication and care

Our goal is to change the way healthcare is delivered. The world is changing, and we are adapting with it.

Convenience matters. Clear communication matters. Accessibility matters.

We are constantly innovating and working to better accommodate our patients’ evolving needs.

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Our Team

Simply put— everyone on our team is a rockstar.

We are proud to work with physicians trained at some of the top medical programs in the country, including Harvard Medical School and UT Southwestern . Our providers are not only highly skilled clinicians, but also genuinely great people to work with.

Equally important is our incredible staff. Our Medical Assistants, patient coordinators, and billing team are hardworking, resilient, and innovative individuals who strive to improve our practice every day.

Complacency is not in our DNA. We challenge ourselves—and each other—to continually deliver the best care and create a truly positive experience for our patients.

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants at Northstar Dermatology are not your typical MAs . They are deeply integrated into patient care and work closely with providers throughout the entire patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Rooming patients and obtaining medical histories

• Preparing and presenting patient information to providers

• Scribing medical encounters in real time

• Assisting with dermatologic procedures and surgeries

• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clinical rooms

• Communicating lab and pathology results to patients

• Sending prescriptions and coordinating follow-up care

• Triaging patient questions and provider messages

Dermatology is a high-volume specialty, meaning we see many patients each day. Success in this role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced and highly efficient clinical environment.

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Leadership & Professional Development

Medical Assistants also gain experience in clinic operations by rotating through as a Patient Coordinator, where they learn:

• Strategic patient scheduling

• Insurance benefits and verification

• Financial policies and payment collection

We also offer leadership opportunities through a rotating Lead Medical Assistant position , where team members:

• Support and mentor coworkers

• Help manage clinic workflow

• Delegate tasks and maintain team accountability

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Ready to Apply?

Do you feel aligned with our values? Are you excited to learn quickly, gain meaningful clinical experience, and grow alongside an exceptional team? If so, we encourage you to submit your resume. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of our hiring process: a video interview.