Dermatology Clinical Assistant — Hands-On Gap Year

Tareen Dermatology; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

On-the-job training

Employee discounts

Free or discounted cosmetic treatments

Job summary

Tareen Dermatology is seeking motivated pre-medical and pre-physician assistant graduates for a gap year as a Gap Year Clinical Assistant. You will work with dermatology providers in a fast-paced clinic, gaining hands-on patient care, documentation, and exposure to medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Ideal candidates have a science degree, plan to attend medical/PA school, and can commit to 14+ months full-time with travel to additional Tareen Dermatology locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field completed before the start date.
• Interest in pursuing medical school or physician assistant school.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 14 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with HIPAA, OSHA and patient privacy requirements.
• Willingness to travel to alternate clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and escort them to examination rooms.
• Interview patients and verify medical history, medications, vital signs and visit reason.
• Document histories, examinations, assessments and plans with providers.
• Record clinical visits and procedures in the EMR under provider direction.
• Ensure data, lab results and interpretations are accurately recorded.
• Generate and submit orders as directed by the provider.
• Communicate pathology results and other information to patients as directed.
• Answer patient calls promptly and professionally.
• Prepare, label, and transport tissue specimens per pathology procedures.
• Apply dressings and provide post-procedure instructions.
• Serve as liaison among providers, patients and staff.
• Prepare, clean, stock examination rooms and support patient flow.
• Follow safety and infection-control requirements; travel to other clinics when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing accuracy

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Travel readiness

Time management

Attention to detail

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

EMR

Job description

Tareen Dermatology is seeking motivated pre-medical and pre-physician assistant graduates for a gap year as a Gap Year Clinical Assistant. You will work with dermatology providers in a fast-paced clinic, gaining hands-on patient care, documentation, and exposure to medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Ideal candidates have a science degree, plan to attend medical/PA school, and can commit to 14+ months full-time with travel to additional Tareen Dermatology locations as needed.