Driver Mobile Medical Unit

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

4d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The Driver of the Street Medicine Mobile Medical Unit drives to clinic sites around San Diego County, sets up for clinic services, performs administrative duties, and is responsible for the care and upkeep of the mobile medical unit. The position requires travel between sites and other locations. The driver maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in accordance with department standards, including vehicle logs and patient data in the electronic medical record. Duties also include patient registration and eligibility screening, collecting specified co-pays and service fees, and handling an assigned petty cash bag. The driver cleans and prepares the vehicle and exam room, maintains fuel and waste-dumping needs, and sets up and breaks down the unit at each location. The salary range is $25.00–$29.12; the posting does not specify a pay period.

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 their upkeep and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential duties and meets applicable state or federal 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 by California law for travel between sites and other locations; an acceptable driving record is also required.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Basic computer literacy to meet departmental needs, including electronic medical record documentation and obtaining patient background information and reports and following up on appointments.
• Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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