Pre-Health Medical Intern (Paid) - Medical or Surgical Dermatology
ProDerm Skin & Surgery – Austin, TX
About Us:
ProDerm Skin & Surgery is a brand new surgical, cosmetic, and medical dermatology practice in North Austin, Texas. Our mission is to provide expert dermatologic care from our Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified dermatologist for the whole family in North Austin, Texas. Our staff are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and a superior patient experience.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled Prehealth or Medical intern to join our practice full time. This is a 1–2 year position designed for recent college graduates preparing to pursue careers in medicine, physician assistant studies, nursing, physical/occupational therapy, or other health professions.
Opportunities for career growth include:
- Mentorship from a board-certified dermatologist and clinical staff with extensive experience.
- Observation & exposure to medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Letters of recommendation and professional references to support applications to medical school, PA programs, nursing school, PT/OT programs, or other healthcare tracks.
- Research opportunities and potential authorship/acknowledgement on scholarly projects (when available).
- Professional development through real-world patient care experience in a busy medical practice.
This is a fast-paced position, and we are eager to on-board an energetic new member to our team!
Key duties include but are not limited to:
- Assists patients with medical questions and needs.
- Actively listens to patients' medical concerns, gathers facts, dates and additional information to assess needs; follows protocols to determine next steps.
- Gathers orders from provider(s) on all pertinent situations to rely information to patient. May request emergency appointments for patients.
- Communicates with patients via the patient portal.
- Assists practitioners with the initial prescription process, including specialty medications, prior authorizations, etc.
- Communicates with insurance or pharmacy as needed.
- Handles and approves patients prescription needs including filling request and replacements. Provides patients with prescription samples.
- Orders labs & radiology for patients as requested by practitioner.
- Orders and coordinates specialty procedures.
- Manages pre-authorization process for specialty procedures.
- Appropriately documents all procedures.
- Provides intramuscular, subcutaneous injections. Educates patients & biologic injection medications.
- Completes any prep work needed for patient appointments. Explains procedures to patients.
- Explains diagnostic & lab imaging tests and procedures.
- Charts all patient interactions in the electronic medical records (ModMed EMA) system. Corresponds with providers and coworkers via fax/phone as necessary.
- Assist providers with biopsies/procedures, surgery, and bandaging.
- Triage urgent/critical lab results before provider review.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Work environment and physical requirements:
- Medical office, procedure/exam room, and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards, or toxic substances.
- Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting items to 25 lbs.
- In person requirement in Austin, Texas.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- College graduate (BS, BA)
- Comfortable with Macintosh operating system and iPads.
- Recent college graduate (Bachelor’s degree required; science/health-related field preferred).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Interest in pursuing a graduate-level career in healthcare.
Preferred:
- Prior medical experience
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Mod Med EMA EMR experience.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
ProDerm Skin & Surgery offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
ProDerm Skin & Surgery is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.