Job: Medical Assistant- Gap Year
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Hourly
Wage: $19-$24/hr.
Location: Salida, CO.
Job Description:
Join Our Gap Year Program: Gain Clinical Experience and Make a Difference!
Are you a recent graduate with aspirations of medical, PA, or NP school? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to gain hands-on clinical experience before you apply? Our Gap Year Program is designed for driven individuals like you who want to immerse themselves in patient care and take the next step toward their medical career.
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, working alongside our Board Certified Dermatologists to provide essential support. We’re seeking someone who combines clinical knowledge with compassion, a strong work ethic, and a desire to make a real impact.
If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, support patients, and expand access to care, this is the perfect opportunity. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Please check out our video to learn more about the amazing work our Medical Assistants do for our patients!
What You’ll Do
- Provide the best patient experience - from warmly welcoming patients and prepping them for their visit to thoughtfully answering their care-related questions.
- Act as the right hand to the provider, supporting hands-on patient care by assisting during procedures, capturing detailed visit notes, fulfilling prescription orders, doing anything else needed to ensure the appointment is as smooth and complete as possible.
- Keep the clinic running smoothly by staying on top of managing supplies, maintaining equipment, understanding the flow of exam rooms, and finding fun, creative ways to work smarter and more efficiently.
- Be a reliable teammate by jumping in to help, keeping things organized, and contributing to a positive, supportive environment.
- And there’s so much more!
What We Value
- Fun - We create an engaging and positive environment for patients and staff.
- Common Sense - We take a practical, thoughtful approach to patient care and clinic operations.
- Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and trust.
- Excellence - We are committed to delivering top-tier patient care and service.
- Determination - We tackle challenges with solutions and strive for continuous improvement.
- Teamwork - We support one another to provide the best outcomes for our patients.
What We Offer
Our team members are the key to our success, and we’re proud to offer eligible teammates great benefits like health insurance (free medical option for employees), 401K, dental, vision, perks like free skin care, generous time off, and much more. You will have the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level. Join our team and be a part of a dermatology practice that values exceptional patient care and a positive workplace culture!
Qualifications/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Completion of Bachelor’s Degree (and awaiting acceptance to PA, NP, or medical school).
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.