Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Travel (Redding)
About The Position
Work Health Solutions is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support mobile healthcare services throughout California, with the Redding area preferred. The role supports occupational and public health services, including patient registration, vaccination support, testing, basic clinical support, and coordinating services at mobile and onsite clinic locations. Travel to assigned locations is required. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, flexible, and comfortable working in changing field environments. The position requires attention to detail, professionalism with patients and client representatives, and the ability to travel to different work locations as needed. The position is per diem and non-exempt.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability and willingness to travel to assigned work locations.
- Ability to work a flexible per diem schedule based on project and client needs.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Professional communication and patient service skills.
- Ability to follow protocols, workflows, and clinical direction.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a mobile team.
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong organizational skills.
- Comfort working in field-based, mobile, or temporary clinic environments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle patient information appropriately.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Medical Assistant coursework or training from an accredited or recognized program.
- Medical Assistant certificate.
- Prior healthcare, occupational health, public health, vaccination, testing, or mobile clinic experience.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records or patient registration systems.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and support patient flow during mobile and onsite healthcare events.
- Register patients, verify patient information, confirm visit purpose, and assist with required documentation.
- Support vaccination, testing, screening, and other mobile healthcare services as assigned.
- Prepare patients for services by directing them through the appropriate process and assisting clinical staff as needed.
- Take and record basic patient information, which may include vital signs, medical history, consent forms, and service-related documentation.
- Assist healthcare providers and clinical staff during patient care activities.
- Support specimen collection, testing workflows, vaccination clinics, and other public health or occupational health services.
- Follow safety, infection control, and privacy protocols at all times.
- Maintain accurate records and protect confidential patient information, including PHI.
- Assist with clinic logistics, including equipment setup, supplies, patient flow, and end-of-day breakdown.
- Track supplies, assist with inventory, and notify appropriate staff when supplies need to be replenished.
- Travel to assigned work sites, which may include employer locations, public health sites, mobile clinic locations, or other field-based assignments.
- Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, supervisors, client representatives, and other healthcare personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
