Pre-med Scribe/surgical Assistant - Huntington Beach, United States - Proctology Institute
2 weeks ago
Description
Private surgical practice is seeking a pre-medical student (who has already taken the MCAT) or pre-physician assistant student to assist with taking patient histories and vitals, scribing, scheduling surgeries as well as assisting with in office surgical procedures.
This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain invaluable firsthand patient experience, exposure to surgical procedures, and interactions with a board-certified physician prior to their respective graduate program or future career in healthcare
The medical assistant will undergo extensive educational training by the surgeon to learn how to take appropriate patient histories, learn the physiology and pathophysiology of disease processes, and learn different surgical techniques.
The medical assistant will work directly with a team of other medical assistants to assist the surgeon with effective and accurate documentation of patient encounters and surgeries and have their work reviewed by the surgeon.
The medical assistant may also be responsible for scheduling patients on the telephone and directly interacting with patients. Our past medical assistant's have gone on to Medical School, Nursing School and Physician Assistant programs.Qualifications:
- B.S Degree in Biology or other science related discipline
- Reliable
- Personable with Excellent Communication Skills
- Extremely Detail Oriented and Highly Organized
- Professional
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
- Desire to learn and grow
- Independent thinker and self-motivated
Preferred:
- Spanish Speaking Skills
- Prior Patient Interaction Experience (volunteer or paid)
Pay:
$ $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- What was your MCAT score? If not applicable, please explain why
Pre-PA student, not pre-med)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location:
In person
