Medical Assistant (Gap year Opportunity for Pre-PA/Pre-Med)

Riverchase Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is southeast largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care and radiation oncology. 

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Full Time- Medical Assistants (Bilingual: Spanish/English) on a 1-year gap year opportunity, ideal for Pre-PA or Pre-Med students looking to gain valuable experience in the medical field before pursuing further education.

As a Medical Assistant with Riverchase Dermatology, you will play a vital role in supporting our healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced medical professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various clinical settings.

Responsibilities include: 

• Assisting dermatologists with patient examinations, biopsies, and surgical procedures.
• Providing patient education on skin care routines, treatment plans, and post-procedure care.
• Assisting in performing dermatologic procedures such as wound care, suture removal, etc.
• Documenting patient medical histories, symptoms, and treatment plans accurately.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness before each appointment and stocked with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Accurately complete pathology and laboratory requisitions as required
• Complete logs and send specimens to the laboratory
• Travel required to other locations throughout the week as needed

Qualifications: 

• Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree or is about to graduate
• Students interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Pre-Med
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or dermatology setting is preferred but not required.  

Shift: Fulltime/ First Shift/ Monday-Friday 

Our Benefits Include:

 Experience and Education:

• obtained or obtaining a Bachelor’s degree 
• Preferred Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) License, or LPN 
• Hands-on experience in a clinical setting, Will train the right candidate
• Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred, not required

 Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast’s premier dermatology practice with over 110 locations throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the most quality outcomes and exceptional patience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments, plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our experience and expertise!