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Medical Assistant Internship

Year-Round ‘24-’25

Psychiatry, Clinic operations, Patient care

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U.S. College Students | In-Person at Vienna, VA | 10 Hours per Week | Start June 24, 2024

Empower Mental Health with Pivotal Care

This 12-months Internship WiTH

Dr. David M. Zimmer, MD, a psychiatrist affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School and practiced for 20+ years.

Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 across six different review platforms, receiving the U.S. News Patients’ Top Choice Award.

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What You'll Do & Learn

Provide vital support to Dr. Zimmer in clinic operations.

Handle patient communication, including message management and callbacks, ensuring timely responses and high-quality patient care.

Scribe and maintain meticulous documentation in Google Docs, summarizing information accurately for streamlined record-keeping.

Assist in psychiatric medication management through the Epocrates app and physician-provided lists.

Organize medications, file paper charts, send pre-authorizations, and support the intake and screening process for enhanced clinic efficiency.

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2 U.S. College Students (No International) Will Be Accepted.

Year-Round 2024 & 2025

Length: 12 months

Schedule: 10 hours per week, starting on June 24

Where: in-person at Vienna, VA

Compensation: $15 per hour

Benefits: counts as clinical hours/school credit

This internship requires our training program

Learn industry skills and company-specific knowledge

Gain professional communication and time management skills

Get 1:1 mentorship and support throughout the internship

One-time Tuition: $3,200

Partial scholarships are available and will be offered to selected students.

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Ideal Characteristics

Empathetic: serves as a compassionate extension of the physician in providing patient care.

Understanding: approaches patients with open-mindedness and without judgment, fostering an environment of trust and respect.

Excellent Bedside Manner: possess strong interpersonal skills to ensure patients feel supported and commit to delivering high-quality service consistently.

Reliable & Hardworking: display an unwavering dedication to tasks, maintain a strong work ethic and punctuality, and contribute positively to the clinic's operations.

Respectful & Comforting: treat all individuals with respect and dignity, offering comfort and reassurance to patients.

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95%

of students are confident in their ability to perform internship duties after the training

9.6 out of 10

satisfaction rating by students about their overall experience

100%

of students are more comfortable with verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

FAQs

Will I receive a Letter of Recommendation?

As long as you do well in your internship, your supervisor(s) are more than happy to provide recommendation letters. We provide ongoing mentorship to ensure your success.

How Do I Participate in this Program?

All students who want to be considered for any of Gateway's internships need to be a student in the Gateway Internship Program. Submit your application to the Gateway Internship Program, then schedule a 15-min interview with our team member to be considered. Once you get accepted as a Gateway x Dr. Zimmer’s Medical Assistant Internship, you will participate in our training to get started on the internship.

Are there any prerequisites?

No. You are not required to have previous knowledge or experience in this field.

Am I guaranteed an internship placement?

No. Every student adheres to our application process, which includes the application form, student's resume, and interview.

How long is the Program?

The internship lasts 12 months with the option to extend. The pre-internship training takes about a full day of work to complete asynchronously.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM TUITION?

This internship has a tuition of $3,200, with partial scholarships available. The program is designed to make the internship as valuable as possible for students, which includes:

Pre-internship training for the industry, role, and company-specific knowledge and skills.
Ongoing 1:1 support & mentorship to answer questions and give guidance within a day.
Offboarding guidance, which includes resume updates and thank you notes.

What is Gateway?

Gateway is a platform offering educational internship programs, where students explore their career interests and build confidence to prepare for a successful future!

We partner with organizations and companies in high-demand and high-paying careers to provide real-time advice and hands-on learning.

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