Bridge Year Medical Assistant 20 - Alexandria, VA

This is a PAID INTERNSHIP but the most important benefit is an unparalleled clinical experience and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone interested in the medical profession.

Seeking Highly Motivated Students Wishing To Pursue A Career in Medicine

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery seeks individuals interested in a medical career for our year-long internship and medical assistant position. The position is ideal for the typical “bridge year” student who is graduating or has graduated from undergraduate school and has not yet applied or been accepted to medical school. This elite program is now in its 18th year with most graduates moving on to successful careers as physicians or physician’s assistants.

This position is standardly available beginning May 2023 for June 2023 (Summer Graduates). We currently have positions available for immediate hire. The position is a full-year commitment to the team. Please only apply if you are available for a twelve-month period. 

Please Note: Applicants will not be considered if they are currently applying for medical school to begin in the class of September 2023. Please do not apply unless you have completed your undergraduate degree by June 2023 or earlier.

Please understand that this is a 1-year commitment with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. We would like to supply you with the best and most in-depth Medical Assistant training and experience. You will interact with leaders and providers within ADCS who have vast amounts of experience and knowledge in dermatology.  As you begin this program with Advanced Dermatology, you will receive a comprehensive training program and exposure to many different offices and providers, all aimed at providing you with a strong educational opportunity to aid you in the next stage of your career.  We hope to deliver and assist you with hands-on medical experience in the dermatology field.

Multiple applicants will be accepted for the position. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Medical Assistant in Dermatology office

Assist the physician with all patient care duties including triage of patients, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data entry, writing and understanding prescriptions and their uses, biopsy preparation and clean up, surgical assisting and clean up.

This opportunity affords the students a chance to meet hundreds of patients per week, develop the appropriate skills to further their career in the medical profession, and to learn the basics of dermatology.

The time commitment is approximately 30-40 hours/week. With health, dental, and vision benefits being offered as Full Time.
 
 
Bridge Year Overview