Medical Assistant – Dermatology – Bridge Year Program 2026

Austin Community College; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid internship

Hands-on medical experience

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks candidates for a Medical Assistant position in a dermatology office. This full-time paid internship starts in May 2026 and is ideal for recent graduates pursuing a medical career. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, handling patient records, and preparing for procedures. A commitment of 30-40 hours a week is expected, and reliable transportation is required. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring medical professionals to gain extensive clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated or will graduate by June 2026.
• Strong communication skills with patient interaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with patient care duties.
• Perform EMR data entry and manage patient records.
• Prepare for and assist in biopsy and surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient triage

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Understanding prescriptions

Biopsy preparation

Surgical assisting

Education

Completed undergraduate degree

Job description

Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Bridge Year Program 2026

Full Year Job Opportunity with America's Largest Dermatology Practice

This experience will be available in multiple states to include FL, GA, PA, MI, CO, NV, AZ, MD, and VA, WY.

Seeking Highly Motivated Students Wishing To Pursue A Career in Medicine

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is seeking 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 22nd year (1st promoted in Alexandria, VA) with most graduates moving on to successful careers as physicians or physician‑assistants.

This position is standardly available beginning May 2026 for June 2026 (Summer Graduates). We currently have positions available for immediate hire. The position is a full year commitment to the team. Please apply only 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 2026. Please do not apply unless you have completed your undergraduate degree by June 2026 or earlier.

This is a year offer with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. We hope to deliver and assist you with hands‑on medical experience in the dermatology field. A car or reliable transportation is a must due to floating around surrounding offices/practices. We do not provide housing. This is a paid full‑time internship! You must have graduated or will be graduating this year.

Multiple applicants will be accepted for the position. This current year has a group of 40 highly qualified participants.

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.

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.

Please review the available openings and apply for the position that best aligns with your geographical location preferences on our company website. Medical Assistants.