Pre-Med Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

Hill Vascular & Vein Center is seeking highly motivated recent college graduates pursuing medical school to join our full-time Pre-Medical Assistant (PMA) program. This is a paid, hands-on clinical experience in an outpatient vascular surgery practice and ambulatory surgical setting.

This position is designed for applicants taking a gap year (or two) before medical school while studying for the MCAT or completing applications.

Minimum 52-weeks of work commitment required.
Recent BS/BA graduates only.
BLS Certification.

What You Will Do

PMAs receive structured training and progressive responsibility, including:

Front Office & Clinical Foundations

• Patient check-in and phone triage
• Scheduling & patient intake
• EMR/EHR documentation & chart prep
• Insurance coordination, referrals, authorizations
• General clinical support

Clinical Exposure & Skills Development

• Rooming patients and vital signs
• Shadowing providers and learning scribing
• Assisting with minor vascular procedures
• Pre- and post-operative patient support
• Observing vascular procedures in our outpatient angiography suite

Advanced Surgical Exposure (Earned Privilege)
PMAs who consistently demonstrate excellence in:

• Clinical knowledge, surgical terminology, vascular terminology
• Professionalism and reliability
• Patient-first teamwork and communication
• Ability to perform in time-sensitive environments

MAY earn the opportunity to work in various support roles in outpatient surgical procedures.

Procedural participation is earned — not guaranteed — based on demonstrated readiness, safety, competency, and reliability.

Who We're Looking For

• Recent graduate (BS/BA required)
• Intending to apply to medical school (MD or DO path)
• Able to work full time for 52 weeks
• Reliable, motivated, and professional
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Passion for patient care and learning in a surgical environment
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliant)

Work Environment

• Private vascular surgery practice & office-based lab (OBL)
• Stanford-trained vascular surgeons and experienced RN team
• Fast-paced, supportive, and education-focused
• Growth-oriented culture — many PMAs stay beyond 1 year
• Proven track record of medical school acceptances

Schedule

• Job Type: Part-time
• Location: Campbell, CA (on-site), Santa Cruz, CA (on-site)
• Monday – Friday, daytime schedule
• Healthcare setting with direct patient interaction

Benefits

• Paid clinical training
• Direct mentorship from physicians, RNs, and a Nurse Practitioner
• Exposure to surgical cases and vascular imaging
• Professional letters of recommendation (based on performance)
• Experience highly relevant to medical school applications & interviews

Testimonials
“I entered my second application cycle unsure of my path. This program gave me real clinical skills, confidence, and surgical experience. I spoke about every part of the patient journey in my interviews — and I got in.” - A.P.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Short cover note including: Why you want to pursue medicine
• All college level course transcripts

Applications without these items may not be reviewed.

Our Hiring Process

• Zoom Interview.
• Selected applicants will receive an invitation for a mandatory shadow day (in-person). This day will include in person interviews with at least on of our providers.
• Reference and Background check.

Hill Vascular & Vein Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23