Driver Mobile Medical Unit

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Driver of the Street Medicine Mobile Medical Unit drives to clinic sites throughout San Diego County, sets up and breaks down clinic services, performs administrative duties, and maintains the mobile medical unit. The role includes patient registration and eligibility screening, basic data entry, collecting specified payments, and keeping accurate records. The driver is responsible for safe travel between locations and for the daily care, cleaning, inspection, fueling, and upkeep of the vehicle and its equipment.

Travel between sites and other locations is an essential job function. The position requires a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable and clean driving record, a car, and proof of minimum California-required car insurance. Drivers must maintain a clean driving record and an active Class A Driver’s License during employment. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License and a clean driving record at the time of hire.
• One year of experience driving large vehicles with responsibility for upkeep and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge and meets applicable certification requirements.
• Maintain a clean driving record and an active Class A Driver’s License throughout employment.
• Have a car, valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum car insurance required under California law; an acceptable driving record is also required.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Basic computer literacy, including ability to document in an electronic medical record and follow department procedures for patient information and appointments.
• Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
• Ability to travel between sites and other locations as an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time, including daily vehicle logs and patient data entered into the electronic medical record.
• Drive to and from assigned Street Medicine clinic sites, establish driving routes, and comply with driving safety codes and regulations.
• Register patients and screen them for eligibility for financial assistance programs.
• Enter basic patient data into the computer system, update demographics and contact information when appropriate, collect specified co-pays and service fees, and manage the assigned petty cash bag.
• Clean the vehicle and exam room daily, and ensure routine fueling and waste dumping.
• Set up and break down the mobile medical unit at each location.
• Perform pre- and post-clinic vehicle inspections to verify that vehicle systems are operational.
• Set up or engage stabilizers, awning, stairs and rails, tables and chairs, and generator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED