What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Gap Year Clinical Experience Opportunity position at Tricoastal Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders Center?
We are seeking a gap-year student (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-NP, pre-PA) for a position at our sleep medicine and neurology center. The position requires a commitment to remain with the company until June 30, 2026 (with the option to extend this to June 30, 2027). This is a competitive position, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. This is an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience with direct interaction with two double-board certified physicians (neurology and sleep medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine) who enjoy teaching and mentoring learners. Paid training will be provided. The position is available as soon as June 1, 2025.
Clinical experience opportunities:
- Direct patient interaction: shadow and scribe for the physician
- Electronic medical record experience
- Assist in conducting neurophysiology studies
- Assist in preparation of neurophysiology reports
- Participate in ongoing clinical research trials with the opportunity to serve as a research coordinator
- Opportunity to contribute to medical publications
- Opportunity to present posters at national conferences
- Periodic journal clubs and lecture series presented by physicians
- Gain experience with medical insurances
- Work with the physician utilizing hypoglossal and vagal nerve stimulators
Required Tasks:
- Enter new patients into electronic medical record system
- Schedule new patients onto clinicians' schedules
- Triage incoming faxes and send outgoing faxes
- Verify insurance benefits for office visits and sleep studies
- Conduct daytime neurophysiology studies (with oversight)
- Prepare neurophysiology reports for physician review
- Prepare clinical charts for daily clinic
- Scribe for the physicians
- Prepare prescriptions in the electronic record for physician review and signature
- Provide assistance with clinical research projects
- Answering and returning telephone calls
- Scheduling appointments
- Collecting co-payments
- Submitting prior authorization requests for medications
Tricoastal Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and training qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sugar Land, TX 77478: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16