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Gap Year Medical Assistant – Academic Community Health Center

3/13/2026

Responsibilities include obtaining and documenting vital signs, preparing patients for exams, performing point-of-care testing, and documenting encounters within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The role also involves supporting patient flow and gaining exposure across various specialties like Primary Care, OB/GYN, and Cardiology.

Salary

23.62 - 28.2 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

With a staff of over 150, the Health Center provides over 70,000 service visits a year to almost half of South Boston’s population. We currently provide these services from a two building, modern facility in the heart of the neighborhood and a satellite site in South Boston's emerging Seaport district. The South Boston Community Health Center is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, governed by a community-based board of directors. The mission of the Health Center is to provide health care to the entire community while ensuring care to those most in need. Our governing principle is "all who seek care are welcome here."

About the Role

Description

As a teaching FQHC, we provide comprehensive care to patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Our clinic hosts learners at every stage of training, creating a rich, collaborative environment ideal for future clinicians. Join a mission-driven clinical team and gain unparalleled patient care experience before medical or PA school.

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, physician mentorship, and broad exposure to both primary care and specialty medicine.

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.

Clinical Operations

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, and Sports Medicine.

Learning Environment

Work alongside physicians affiliated with Boston-area medical schools.
Collaborate with medical students, residents, and NP trainees.
Gain insight into clinical reasoning, team-based care, and population health.

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 energized by academic, team-based environments.
Are passionate about community health and health equity.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress before start date).
Strong interest in medicine or PA training.
Excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Minimum 6 months of related experience.

Preferred

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

Benefits

We value your expertise and commitment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement/CME

Competitive benefits package. $23.62 - $28.20 per hour

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareVital Signs DocumentationHistory TakingMinor Procedure AssistancePoint-of-Care TestingSpecimen CollectionEKG PerformanceEHR DocumentationPatient Flow SupportClinical MentorshipTeam-Based CareCommunity HealthHealth EquityBilingual Skills