Medical Assistant to Board-Certified Surgeon (Pre-Med Opportunity)

Private surgical practice is seeking a highly intelligent medical assistant to assist with taking patient histories and vitals, scribing, scheduling surgeries as well as assisting with in office surgical procedures. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain invaluable firsthand patient experience, exposure to surgical procedures, and interactions with a board-certified physician prior to their respective graduate program or future career in healthcare. The medical assistant will undergo extensive educational training by the surgeon to learn the physiology and pathophysiology of disease processes, and learn different surgical techniques. The medical assistant will work directly with a team of other medical assistants to assist the surgeon with effective and accurate documentation and scribing of patient encounters and surgeries as well as having their work reviewed by the surgeon. The medical assistant may also be responsible for scheduling patients on the telephone and directly interacting with scheduling patients. Our past medical assistants have gone on to Medical School, Nursing School and Physician Assistant programs. Ideal candidate has ALREADY taken the MCAT (if pre-med). Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Reliable Personable with Excellent Communication Skills Extremely Detail Oriented and Highly Organized Professional Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology Desire to learn and grow Independent thinker and self-motivated Preferred Spanish Speaking Skills Prior Patient Interaction Experience (volunteer or paid) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Maziar Ghodsian