Gap Year Medical Assistant Intern

About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

At Genesis, our mission is to empower patients to lead active lives by providing accessible, high-quality orthopedic care for all, not just those with commercial insurance. We pride ourselves on our innovative care delivery model that ensures affordability without compromising excellence. With approximately 75% of our patient base being Medicaid-eligible, we have earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States by Inc. 5000.

The mission of Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is to improve the quality of life of our patients by offering advanced orthopedic and sports medicine care with personalized service and understanding of each individual’s needs. Our goal is to enhance every patient’s quality of life by caring for the whole person—physically and emotionally—getting them back in shape as quickly and completely as we can. We pride ourselves on caring for others, not only restoring their bodies and comfort, but building relationships that will last. This has been the basis for our standard of excellence and the source of our impeccable reputation.

The practice values: Compassion (we are about what patients are going through), Excellence (we pursue exceptional quality and continuous improvement), Humility (I sacrifice so we can all gain), Faith (what others believe is impossible, we believe is possible), and Passion (we bring optimism and energy to ever task, interaction, and project).

Opportunity Overview

This opportunity is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare sector and wish to gain practical experience before continuing their education in professional healthcare programs. As a Gap Year Medical Assistant Intern, you will engage in a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that encompasses both clinical and administrative functions. This is a full-time, paid internship, and positions may be available for a commitment of 18-24 months.

Responsibilities

• Patient education
• Rooming patients
• Collecting medical histories
• Assisting with physical exams
• Learning billing processes
• Performing various administrative tasks
• Shadowing our skilled clinical team during surgical procedures
• Receiving valuable mentorship

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a demonstrated interest in healthcare
• Quick learner
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care
• Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and motivation for applying
• Include any relevant volunteer work or previous internship experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Support and mentorship to matriculate into competitive graduate medical education programs