To whom it may concern:
 
I am writing to you regarding a job opportunity I have in my office that would be ideal for a postbaccaluareate premedical student taking a glide year or a premed student who is taking a year off before medical school.
 
I am a pain management interventional anesthesiologist with a very busy practice in Brooklyn Heights, NY.  I employ three doctor's assistants, and have been doing so for the past six years.  The three assistants are responsible for the day-to-day functions of the office.  This includes speaking to the patients, taking histories, assisting in minor surgeries, following up with patients, dealing with insurance companies....obviously there is a great deal of patient contact.  All of the doctor's assistants have gone on to medical school.  This is an ideal glide year opportunity.  If anyone is interested in the position, they should send their resume/CV (in the body of an email) and a cover letter to the following email:  [log in to unmask]
 
The job posting is attached to this email and is below in the body of the email.
 
Please advise students to read the description and follow the directions on how to apply.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Grant S. Jones in my office.  If you are not the direct contact person of whom this email should be directed, please forward to the appropriate person/department.  
 
In advance, I thank you very much.
 
 
Respectfully,
Mathew Lefkowitz, MD

 

Doctor’s Assistant  (April 2009)

This Brooklyn Heights medical practice is seeking a mature, reliable, respectful, personable team player for a doctor’s assistant position in a busy private-practice office.

 

This is an ideal glide year opportunity for someone who is or will be applying to medical school.

 

Job Description:

In this full-time job, you will work intimately with the doctor and patients—conducting interviews and assisting the doctor in minor surgeries.  The assistant will also function as a liaison among the doctor, patients, and outside healthcare professionals.  He/She will also compose and edit initial evaluation reports and various letters to physicians on behalf of the doctor, as well as learn how to verify insurance and request authorization from insurance companies.  You will be joining a team of three assistants.

 

We provide health insurance.

 

All previous assistants have matriculated into medical school.  This is not a typical medical assistant position. 

Ideal Candidate:

You must possess the ability to relate well with patients and have a strong medical background.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is or will be applying to medical school (possibly during a glide year).  A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g. biology, chemistry, psychology) or completion of a post-baccalaureate premedical program is required. 

 

You must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be well-spoken.  You must be responsible, hard-working, and respectful. 

 

How to Apply:

Send a copy of your resume/CV in the body of an email (i.e. not as an attachment), and include a brief letter expressing your interest and why you are a good candidate for this position to the following address:  [log in to unmask]

 

 

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Mathew Lefkowitz, MD
Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology
Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management

185 Montague Street, 6th Floor
Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201
Tel: 718-625-4244
Fax: 718-625-4247