Medical Assistant – Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Join a highly specialized and internationally recognized facial plastic surgery practice focused on facial reanimation surgery — restoring movement, expression, and smiles to patients living with facial paralysis. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals pursuing careers in medicine, including future physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical students seeking meaningful clinical experience in a dynamic surgical environment.

About the Practice

Our practice is dedicated to advanced facial nerve and facial reanimation surgery, combining cutting-edge reconstructive techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care. We work closely with patients navigating complex functional and emotional challenges related to facial paralysis, synkinesis, trauma, and reconstructive facial conditions.

This role is ideal for motivated, compassionate, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced medical setting and want substantial hands-on exposure to surgery, patient care, and clinical medicine.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant serves as an integral member of the clinical team and works directly alongside surgeons, advanced practice providers, and patients throughout all phases of care. Responsibilities include assisting with office-based procedures, perioperative patient management, photography and documentation, wound care, and administrative coordination.

This position provides extensive exposure to:

• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Office-based procedures
• Surgical patient care
• Clinical decision-making
• Medical documentation and workflow
• Longitudinal patient relationships

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during in-office procedures and treatments
• Prepare procedure rooms and maintain sterile instruments and supplies
• Perform postoperative care including:
• Suture removal
• Dressing changes
• Wound management
• Patient education
• Obtain medical histories
• Capture standardized clinical photography for documentation and treatment planning
• Assist with patient flow and room turnover
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care coordination
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative phone calls to patients
• Help monitor patient progress and communicate concerns to providers

Administrative & Coordination Responsibilities

• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations and verify coverage
• Maintain accurate patient records and data management systems
• Assist with surgical documentation and chart preparation
• Communicate with pharmacies, outside physicians, therapists, and hospitals as needed
• Support research, outcomes tracking, and academic projects when applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a medical assistant program preferred
• Strong interest in healthcare, surgery, or medicine required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Professionalism, maturity, and compassion when working with patients
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Prior medical experience preferred but not required

Ideal Candidates

This role is especially well suited for:

• Pre-medical students
• Future physician assistants
• Future nurse practitioners
• Individuals pursuing careers in surgery, nursing, or allied health
• Applicants seeking meaningful gap-year clinical experience

Successful candidates are intellectually curious, dependable, empathetic, and eager to become deeply involved in patient care.

What Makes This Position Unique

• Direct mentorship from leaders in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Extensive hands-on clinical experience uncommon in most entry-level medical roles
• Exposure to complex reconstructive surgical care and facial nerve disorders
• Meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care
• Opportunity to participate in life-changing restorative treatment for patients with facial paralysis

This is far more than a traditional medical assistant role — it is an immersive clinical experience within a mission-driven surgical practice dedicated to restoring both function and quality of life for patients.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your career goals, interest in medicine, and why you are interested in joining our facial plastic and reconstructive surgery practice.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person