Medical Assistant & Mobile Health Unit Driver

Job Summary
CAPS & Maple City is an organization that supports healthy, safe, and thriving children and families by providing quality, comprehensive services to all.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of a cross-disciplinary care team that includes health care providers, nurses, behavioral health providers, and other support staff. This MA supports the mission and values of CAPS & Maple City by providing patient care and supporting the work of the medical team. In addition, this MA will be responsible for driving the mobile health unit (MHU) to and from community events, and any set up and tear down needed, by following the MHU protocol.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Demonstrates excellent customer service while greeting patients in a fast-paced setting.

- Maintains accurate data in the electronic health record and maintains patient privacy and security as outlined by HIPAA.

- Helps with maintaining the mobile unit at events

- Understands and can fully operate the mobile unit

- Utilizes EMR in patient care

- Utilizes multiple resources for staff communication

- Administers vaccines and other injections

- Administers labs and procedures

- Completes patient care tasks, such as blood draws

- Completes certain telephone encounters

- Communicates with patients

- Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned

- This description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

- Proficient in Word and Excel; experience using an EMR or other integrated software system preferred

- Ability to write routine reports and documentation

- Ability to speak effectively to the public in person or on the telephone

- Bilingual: Spanish/English

- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

- High school graduate or GED equivalent required

- Associates degree or equivalent work experience preferred

- One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

- Experience in cross-cultural settings

Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

- Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer

- Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing and walking

- Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

- Ability to drive a 30 ft MHU following all protocols

- Have a valid driver’s license

- Have an acceptable driving record

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work

- We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in U.S.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package (Retirement plan, health insurance, childcare reimbursement, student loan reimbursement)

- Opportunities for professional development and growth

- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare and social services experience in our community

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and how your unique background will contribute to our team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAPS & Maple City is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients we serve.

This position may be funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program. This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.