Gap Year Pre-Med Clinical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Practice: Join an elite dermatology group—encompassing advanced Medical, Cosmetic, and Surgical services—situated in the heart of Beverly Hills. We are dedicated to delivering world-class patient outcomes and a five-star experience that meets the impeccable standards of our discerning patients. Our environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and deeply collaborative. The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual, ideally a Certified Medical Assistant or a high-achieving Pre-Med student in their gap year, to join our clinical team. This is a critical role where you will be instrumental in supporting our physician. Your duties will span clinical operations, including, but not limited to: Clinical Assisting:

Preparing for and assisting with patient visits which range from complex cosmetic procedures (lasers, injectables) to routine follow-ups. Patient Experience:

Ensuring seamless patient flow, maintaining immaculate exam room readiness, and handling high-level patient intake and discharge. Administrative Support:

Performing essential clinical administrative tasks, managing inventory, and coordinating the operational schedule. Career Trajectory and Supervision: This position is designed to begin as part-time, offering a strong intent and clear performance-based pathway for conversion to a full-time role as the practice grows. You will receive extensive clinical mentorship and report directly to the Practice Manager and the supervising physician. If you are a self-starter looking to gain unparalleled clinical exposure and make a meaningful impact on high-end patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to accelerate your career or medical school application. Duties Prepare exam rooms and assist during medical, cosmetic, and surgical procedures. Scribe and document patient visits accurately in the EMR. Perform basic clinical tasks: vitals, patient prep, sterilization of instruments. Provide patient education on procedures and aftercare. Support the medical team in daily clinic flow. Call patient from waiting room and place in exam room. Take HPI information as necessary from patients Prepare exam room with necessary supplies for exam Assist physician with exams and procedures as directed by physician Check to assure all labs and reports are in EMR for physician prior to next visit Take Rx renewals off telephone line, call into pharmacy, chart renewals Screen and highlight laboratory test results for physician review. Return phone calls with messages, normal results and advice to patient as directed by physician. Clean and stock exam rooms. Notify manager of inventory needs. Maintain OSHA requirements. Assist front desk receptionist as needed. Other tasks as directed by your supervisor. Key Competencies Demonstrated clinical experience and/or training. Experience in laboratory testing, injections, phlebotomy, and scribing are desirable. Team-first mentality and positive attitude. Self motivated with a history of personal accountability and professional integrity. Well organized with a strong attention to detail. Highly developed interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence. Exceptional communication skills in a wide range of formats. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public. Ability to prioritize work streams and problem solve. Knowledge of dermatology terminology, procedures and diagnosis is a plus. Requirements and Details Experience

: At least one (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant. At least (1) year of medical scribing. Phlebotomy and injection experience are preferred. Dermatology experience is preferred. Education

: Bachelor's degree required for Pre-Med gap year student applicants. Certification

: Medical Assisting certification preferred. Hours

: Part-time with a minimum of 24 hours; opportunity to grow into full-time in the future Pay

: Starting at $17 to $20 per hour Attitude

: Positive mindset, kind, engaging, patient, self-motivated, team-oriented, and drama free. Physical standards and unique conditions of position: Position requires walking throughout the office setting. Position requires use of both hands to perform injections and procedures. Position requires ability to visually perform and read laboratory test results. Minimal lifting of supplies to cabinets, possible assistance of elderly patients onto exam tables. May have to push patients in a wheelchair. OSHA Classification exposure to bloodborne pathogens Category I