Clinical Assistant - Gap Year Pre Med Pre PA

Description

Tareen Dermatology is seeking motivated pre-medical and pre-physician assistant graduates who plan to spend one to two gap years gaining direct patient-care experience before attending medical or PA school.

As a full-time Clinical Assistant
, you will work alongside dermatology providers in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will gain hands-on experience with patient care, medical documentation, clinical procedures, pathology, and the daily operations of a dermatology practice.

• Elite, hands-on clinical training with experienced dermatology providers
• Monthly workshops focused on medical and PA school preparation
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Individual mentorship and application guidance
• Networking with physicians, physician assistants, other healthcare professionals, and current and former Gap Year Clinical Assistants
• Opportunities to earn letters of recommendation from providers who know your work
• Direct patient-care and medical documentation experience
• Exposure to medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology
• Guidance from team members who understand the medical and PA school application process

Historically, more than 90% of our Gap Year Clinical Assistants who apply to medical or PA school have been accepted.

• Job title: Gap Year Clinical Assistant
• Employment type: Full-time
• FLSA status: Non-exempt
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours. No weekends or holidays.
• Work setting: In-person
• Minimum commitment: 14 months
• Final date to receive applications: October 30, 2026

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field completed before the position’s 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
• Strong computer skills
• Professional demeanor and respect for patient privacy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
• Willingness to travel to alternate Tareen Dermatology clinic locations as needed

• Previous experience in a medical or patient-care setting
• Familiarity with anatomy and medical terminology
• Experience using an electronic medical record system (EMR)

• Prepare patients for their visits and escort them to examination rooms.
• Interview patients and verify their medical history, medications, vital signs, reason for the visit, and other relevant information.
• Accompany providers during patient examinations and accurately document medical histories, physical examinations, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Document clinical visits and procedures in the electronic medical record under the provider’s direction.
• Ensure clinical data, laboratory results, test results, and provider interpretations are accurately recorded.
• Generate and submit orders as directed by the provider.
• Communicate provider-reviewed pathology results and other clinical information to patients as directed.
• Answer and return patient telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Performs procedural site preparation in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Prepares, labels, and transports tissue specimens according to established pathology and laboratory procedures.
• Applies postoperative dressings and provides patients with post-procedure instructions as directed by the physician.
• Serve as a liaison between providers,…