Gap Year Medical Assistant Position at Rapaport Plastic Surgery

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for pre-health students. We currently have an opening for a Medical Assistant at Rapaport Plastic Surgery, and we believe this position could provide invaluable hands-on experience for students pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

The gap-year role offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain direct exposure to clinical environments, interact with patients, and develop essential skills that will be beneficial for future healthcare careers.

Job Description:

Rapaport Plastic Surgery & Aethos is looking for a medical assistant to work at our surgical facility and two med-spas. Please see the job description below.  This is an ideal job for students looking to take time off between college and medical/PA school.  If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter, and headshot to the current medical assistants (Clementine Kidson, Amelia Chambers, Keila Saiegh, Ashley Issak) at ma@drrapaport.com.

We are an upscale plastic surgery practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan associated with two medical spas (Upper East Side and Flatiron) looking to hire medical assistants to begin in April-May 2025. Position requires 1 full year commitment.  Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with office procedures (injections, mole removals, scar revisions) and consultations (mostly aesthetic) with surgeons and nurse injectors.
• Sterilize operating equipment, keeping the operating room and treatment rooms stocked.
• Giving pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Checking in patients for surgery and helping them recover afterwards.
• Circulating during surgical procedures (breast augmentations, liposuctions, facelifts etc.) with the potential to eventually scrub in during some operations.
• Performing Coolsculpting, a non-invasive fat reduction technology.
• Managing patient flow, scribing, medical documentation.
• Helping Dr. Rapaport and the team develop the business through marketing, social media, and more.

We are looking for someone who is hard-working, honest, outgoing, and interested in a Medical Assistant job that includes real patient contact.  This is a job where you will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to learn from one of the best surgeons in NY.  A commitment until June 2026 is required; however, additional time may be an option.  Previous medical experience is preferred but not necessary.

Keila Saiegh 

Medical Assistant

Cell: 786.397.4483

  

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