Mobile Clinic Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group•Grass Valley, CA

2d•$25 - $34

About The Position

The Mobile Clinic Medical Assistant provides high-quality clinical care in a mobile setting and serves as the primary operator of the Mobile Health Clinic. The role supports the physician/provider by preparing patients for examinations, collecting data, administering medications as ordered, and documenting care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). It also manages the mobile unit’s logistics, including safe transportation, site setup and teardown, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and safety coordination. The position requires moving between clinical care and vehicle-operational duties and working 8–10-hour shifts. The Medical Assistant serves pediatric and adult patients, from infancy through later life, with a particular focus on school-aged children. The position provides customer service to patients and families and maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment. The role is with Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, which operates a multi-specialty clinic with four locations in Grass Valley, California.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions, or equivalent military training; equivalency is determined by Dignity Health Medical Foundation Human Resources in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.
Experience driving and maintaining large vehicles such as buses, fire engines, or large Class A RVs.
Six months of experience in an outpatient setting and experience with electronic medical records.
California driver's license.
Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
First Aid upon hire.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong grasp of medical terminology and CPT/ICD coding.
Ability to work 8–10-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cerner electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Register and schedule patients and families in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, administer medications per physician order, and document care in the medical record.
Support physician productivity and follow clinical protocols and OSHA standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
Provide customer service by greeting families, using scripted communication, and assisting children with quiet activities as needed.
Safely transport the Mobile Health Clinic to scheduled sites.
Set up and prepare the clinic on-site, including leveling and stabilizing the vehicle, activating onboard computerized systems, and preparing medical equipment such as exam tables and scales.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and monthly safety checklists, including fire drills and checks of emergency supplies.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs on non-clinic days.
Care for the unit by refueling, disposing of waste, filling water tanks, and ensuring it is plugged into 50-amp services upon return.
Serve as the designated Partners for Healthy Students Safety Coordinator and immediately report accidents, parking or driving violations, and damage to Engineering or Management.