Clinical Assistant - Gap Year Pre-Med/Pre-PA

About the role

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. Exclusive Gap Year Program Opportunities include 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. Tareen Dermatology’s mission is to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art dermatologic care to every patient, with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare. Its vision is to exceed patient expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care while striving to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and giving back through community service. Position details: full-time, non-exempt; work setting: in-person; minimum commitment: 14 months; anticipated start dates: January, March, June, July, or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• 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, patients, and