Medical Services Assistant II-Public Health Clinics -Spanish Speaking Required (Open & Promotional)
About The Position
San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy & Planning Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Medical Services Assistant II (MSAII) - Public Health Clinics - Spanish Speaking Required. The MSAII will provide excellent customer service for extremely vulnerable, complex patients, and is energetic, flexible, a team player, and focused on patient safety and satisfaction. There is currently one regular, full-time vacancy in the Public Health, Policy & Planning Division located in San Mateo, CA, that will travel throughout the County. Clinics are run out of larger motor vehicles, complete with medical formularies. Hours range from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with alternative work schedule flexibility needed, though on a consistent basis. San Mateo County Mobile Clinics provides client-centered medical care to residents and families who are 18 years and older. Mobile Clinic sites are located throughout San Mateo County to improve access to care for the community and aims to provide care for urgent and chronic medical needs, while helping individuals navigate and link to mental health and specialty care. This is a field-based position that will support all our clinical modalities, with a particular focus on people experiencing homelessness and farm workers and their families.
Requirements
- Experience in Community Health settings and working with underserved populations
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Readiness to operate a sprinter van
- Willingness and ability to meet the position's travel, driving, and alternative scheduling requirements.
- One year of experience in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program.
- Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients
- Taking vital signs
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies
- Assisting medical providers with procedures, including but not, limited to field-based lab draws and wound care
- Administering immunizations and other medication as approved by physician
- Documenting information into electronic medical record
- Providing patient education
- Driving sprinter van on a regular basis
- Assisting Registered Nurses and providers with various other duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
