Post-Bac Clinical Intern / Medical Assistant

The Village Pediatric & Wellness Center is seeking applications for full-time or part-time Post-Bac Clinical Interns/ Medical Assistants. We serve a multicultural and diverse community of patients from Maryland & Washington, D.C., with ages ranging from newborns to 23 years old. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree and looking to gain clinical experience before medical school.

Responsibilities:

Our Medical Assistants and Clinical Interns work collaboratively to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties, including:

• Communicate empathetically with patients from multicultural and multiethnic backgrounds
• Perform routine clinical tasks to support the providers (Triage, In-house testing, Vaccination, and Treatment)
• Evaluate and summarize the results of laboratory tests for the provider
• Score mental health questionnaires and interpret findings
• Optimize the flow and efficiency of the clinic
• Handle all administrative duties, including scheduling patients and interacting with external specialists

​Qualifications:

This position provides a valuable opportunity for candidates taking a gap year before medical school. We require a one-year commitment, with either a Summer/Fall 2023 start date.

• A Bachelor of Science / Arts is required, preferably with a background in biology, psychology, or other health science (Applicants without a Bachelor's Degree will not be considered)
• Prior experience in a clinical setting is highly desired
• Strong organizational, collaborative, and time management skills
• Bilingual in Spanish & English is strongly preferred