Medical Assistant Dream Sleep Medicine Gap Year Bridge Program January 2027-February 2028 Cohort

Successful candidates will have graduated from or should be expecting to graduate from a four-year university with all premedical requirements satisfied. Submission of MCAT/PA-CAT scores is recommended. This is a highly competitive position and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Out of state applicants are welcomed! There is currently 4 positions open.

This program is geared toward recent graduates or upcoming December 2026 graduates who are interested in a GAP YEAR for the cohort dates listed below

This Gap Year Cohort will start January 2027 and finish February 2028.

We are located in Frisco, TX (a suburb of Dallas, TX).

This is an excellent opportunity for a pre-med/pre-PA candidate who is looking to gain valuable hands-on clinical, diagnostic, and administrative experience in a fast-paced sleep medicine practice. Dream Sleep Medicine operates a 3-bed, AASM-accredited in-laboratory sleep center and a dedicated clinical research site (DSM Research), providing hands-on exposure to overnight and daytime sleep studies, advanced diagnostics, real-time sleep technologist workflows, and an active clinical research site. Our physician enjoys mentoring and teaching. This is an ideal position for someone who may not have clinical experience but is a quick learner, compassionate, enthusiastic, friendly, reliable, and would enjoy working in both back office (as medical assistant) and front office (check-in, check-out receptionist). Training will be provided.

www.dreamsleepmedicine.com

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, plus occasional weekend shifts in our sleep lab and periodic after-hours education sessions.

Clinical Responsibilities:

· Over 1200-1300 hours of clinical hours is expected to be obtained

· Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms, their frequency, and severity

· Direct patient care experience with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator programming and management

· Working closely with patients to obtain data from PAP devices and non-invasive ventilators, generating sleep study orders, understanding the various types of testing, and explaining procedures

· Conduct daytime neurodiagnostic sleep studies in our lab (with training and oversight)

· You will gain a working understanding of the neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, and diagnosis and management of sleep disorders

· Help in crafting medical appeals letters and advocating for patients to receive necessary diagnostic and therapeutic modalities

· Provide courteous and compassionate care

· Document all required information in the electronic medical record

· Communication and correspondence including lab results, prescription management, and referrals

· Exposure to in-laboratory polysomnography within our AASM-accredited 3-bed sleep lab, including patient preparation, study flow, and post-study processes

· Observation of overnight sleep lab operations and interdisciplinary coordination between technologists, clinicians, and research staff

Clinical Research Exposure:

Dream Sleep Medicine operates DSM Research, a dedicated clinical research site running Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials in narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and sleep apnea. Gap year students gain:

· Exposure to ongoing clinical trials alongside our research coordinators

· Opportunity to contribute to medical publications, abstracts, and case reports

· Opportunity to present posters at national conferences

Our Gap Year Program is designed to be of high educational value for any premedical or pre-PA student committed to our profession. You will experience unique opportunities such as educational lectures, observation of procedures within sleep medicine, hands-on diagnostic testing, clinical research exposure, and a strong mentor relationship with our clinician. We provide care to patients in 44 states across the USA so you will also understand the nuances of delivering care via telehealth. Our goal is to help you obtain a well-rounded understanding of the healthcare system, provide an excellent clinical-based experience, and, as noted below, have a great experience outside of work during your year in Dallas!

Administrative Responsibilities:

· Answer telephones in a cheerful manner

· Schedule appointments

· Take messages for patients using the electronic medical record

· Greet and check in patients and check out patients

· Collect co-payments

· Address patient requests and inquiries

· Resolve patient concerns

· Process insurance issues (i.e., verifications and authorizations) and assist patients in understanding insurance plans

· Return calls as necessary

· Various assigned administrative processes

Candidates should have:

· Warm personality with a strong desire to help patients, and a passion for healthcare and support

· Strong computer and typing skills

· Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

· Strong work ethic and a drive to do the best they can

· The ability to comfortably work with a diverse team

· Dependability and high integrity

· Excellent organizational skills

· Ability to follow directions consistently in order to complete tasks successfully

· High levels of compassion, patience, and attention to detail

· Very strong verbal and written communication skills

· Eagerness to find and create positive changes

· Availability for the weekend rotation and after-hours education sessions

Benefits:

· Competitive hourly salary

· Paid holidays

· Training in neurodiagnostic sleep testing

· Certification in hypoglossal nerve stimulation. DSM is one of the premier Centers of Excellence for Inspire Therapy in the United States (top 10 in the USA), and we provide ongoing education throughout the year. We are also among the first centers in the USA to manage HGNS therapy

· Biweekly after-hours meetings to discuss clinical medicine as well as teaching regarding MMI/interview skills, personal statement review, medical and PA school preparation, and medical office business operations

· Team educational sessions held at the Dallas Cowboys Club

· The Sleep Medicine Scholar Award, presented to students who complete the program with distinction

· Access to our alumni network of former gap year students now in medical school, PA school, and residency

· We work hard and we play hard! We support our gap year students outside of work hours with team activities

· Mentoring and poster/research opportunities

· Support for student-initiated scholarly activities (shadowing, case reports, journal club)

This position is ideal for a pre-med/pre-PA candidate who is looking to gain valuable clinical and diagnostic experience while preparing for graduate school. You will become an EXPERT in the day to day operations of a medical practice.

Gap Year Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086356759267

About Our Clinic/Dr. Jain:

· We provide care in 44 states

· We are an AASM-accredited sleep practice with a 4-bed in-laboratory sleep center

· Inspire Institute Program of Excellence - one of the first 10 centers in the USA with a Care Team of Excellence designation

· Top 50 Sleep Doctors in the USA - Reader's Digest

· Dr. Jain is quadruple board-certified (Sleep Medicine, Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Clinical Informatics) and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University

· We are a clinical rotation site for UNTHSC, Hardin-Simmons, Austin College, Texas Tech, and Sam Houston University

Dream Sleep Medicine is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, or religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, military and veteran status, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other federal, state, or local protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you taken the MCAT and if so what is your score?
• Can you commit to the 13 month commitment for this program?

Work Location: In person