Medical Assistant

Camillus House • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Camillus House, we are driven by our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Florida, guided by the teachings of St. John of God. We provide comprehensive services including housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and supportive services, upholding values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility. The Street Outreach Medical Assistant is a compassionate and mission-driven healthcare professional committed to serving individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. This role requires skill in delivering care in non-traditional environments, building trust with vulnerable populations, and applying trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches in the field. The ideal candidate brings clinical competence, adaptability, and resilience, and is comfortable working outdoors as part of a multidisciplinary outreach team, deeply aligned with Camillus House values and motivated by service to others.

Requirements

• Active Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)
• BLS/CPR Certification
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience
• Familiarity with Harm Reduction principles and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required for operating mobile units
• High emotional intelligence
• Cultural humility
• Ability to remain calm in unpredictable environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, emergency medicine, or behavioral health

Responsibilities

• Provide “backpack medicine” services in community settings, including taking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and performing basic wound care under the direction of an APRN.
• Assist with field-based exams and procedures in non-traditional environments.
• Support harm reduction efforts, including Naloxone (Narcan) training and distribution.
• Assist with medication reconciliation to maintain accurate medication records during outreach encounters.
• Organize medications into portable, weather-resistant packaging to support adherence in outdoor environments.
• Maintain inventory of mobile medication supplies, ensuring medications are properly stored and within compliance guidelines.
• Support directly observed therapy (DOT) for high-priority treatments to promote adherence.
• Provide clear, low-literacy education on medication usage, timing, and side effects tailored to individuals living unsheltered.
• Monitor and follow up on reported side effects or complications.
• Conduct proactive street outreach to identify and engage individuals in need of care.
• Build long-term, trusting relationships through consistent presence and a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques in complex social interactions.
• Coordinate referrals and “warm hand-offs” to healthcare providers, shelters, and substance use treatment programs.
• Assist clients with navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
• Maintain inventory, cleanliness, and sterilization of mobile medical kits and outreach supplies.
• Ensure readiness of equipment for daily field operations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of outreach encounters in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems using mobile devices when available.
• Track services and supply distribution to support grant reporting and population health initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating safe storage solutions for client medications when applicable.
• Track refill timelines and collaborate with pharmacies and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate Camillus House values by providing care with hospitality, treating every individual with dignity and respect, supporting holistic well-being, delivering high-quality services, and acting responsibly in all aspects of the role.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plans (PPO & HMO options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• GAP Insurance (fully paid by employer)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-life issues
• Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees