Gap-Year Medical Assistant

Gap-Year Position – Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Practice

About the Role

We are a growing, patient-focused dermatology and Mohs surgery practice in Framingham, MA, seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Gap-Year applicant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting. In this full-time role, you’ll work closely with the physician as both a chaperone and scribe during visits and procedures, and play a key part in ensuring patients feel comfortable, informed, and well cared for.

This is a full-time position. The candidate must be able to commit to at least 12 full months to this position.  We are looking for an immediate hire.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be a core member of our team, performing both clinical tasks to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional patient experiences.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Act as a chaperone during exams and procedures to support patient comfort and safety
• Serve as a scribe, documenting visits accurately in the Epic EMR
• Room patients and record vital signs and medical histories precisely and efficiently
• Assist with procedures including:
• Biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery
• Suture removals, wound checks, and bandage changes
• Anesthetize treatment areas and draw up medications under supervision
• Maintain clean, fully stocked exam rooms and prepare procedure trays using sterile technique
• Label, document, and deliver lab specimens
• Maintain lab, autoclave instruments, maintain medications

Administrative & Communication Duties:

• Clearly explain practice policies and medical procedures to patients
• Follow all clinical and administrative protocols as directed by the practice
• Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages
• Process prescription refills, prior authorizations, and pharmacy communications
• Perform pre-op phone screenings and coordinate surgical pre-certifications
• Support scheduling of follow-up visits and procedures
• Provide cost estimates for cosmetic and self-pay service.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

· A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where up to 40 patients may be seen daily

· Able to follow directions and uphold practice policies and procedures

· Clear and courteous when explaining policies and procedures to patients

· Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented

· Strong in both verbal and written communication

· Tech-savvy with experience using EMR systems (Epic preferred)

· Welcomes constructive feedback and actively works to enhance skills and performance

Qualifications

• Gap-year students must be able to commit to at least 12 full months of employment
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to complete upon hire)
• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus
• Must be proficient with computers and medical office systems
• Must have completed entrance exams such as the MCAT prior to starting
• 3 references will need to be provided

Benefits

· We offer a supportive work environment. As a gap-year, you will work one-on-one with the physician who will help prepare you for a career in medicine.

· Free on-site parking

· Monthly Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for health insurance premiums

· 401(k) with employer match after 1 year

· Paid earned time off and paid training

Schedule

• Full-time: Monday to Friday
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays

Join Our Team

If you're a compassionate, efficient, and hardworking gap-year, looking to grow with a specialty practice, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us build something special in Framingham!