Medical Assistant GAP

Description

We are seeking highly motivated pre-medical and pre-PA students taking a gap year to serve as Medical Assistants in a dynamic Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and academic teaching site. This role offers exceptional direct patient care and broad exposure to both primary care and specialty medicine. Medical assistants taking a gap year receive mentorship from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. 

This is a scheduled-entry position with an anticipated start date of November 30th, 2026. Candidates selected for the role will be expected to begin employment on or around this date.

What You’ll Do

Direct Patient Care

• Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and focused histories.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist with minor procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and EKGs.
• Document encounters in the EHR.
• Support patient flow and maintain exam rooms and equipment.

Specialty Exposure

Opportunities to support care in:

• Primary Care
• OB/GYN
• Dermatology
• Cardiology
• Pulmonology
• Nephrology
• Gastroenterology
• Sports Medicine.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Ideal for students who:
• Are taking a gap year before medical or PA school.
• Want substantial patient interaction and hands-on clinical skill development.
• Are passionate about community health and health equity.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interest in medicine or PA training.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Preferred

• Prior clinical or patient-facing experience (EMT, scribe, CNA, MA, volunteer).
• MA certification or willingness to obtain.
• Bilingual skills.