Position Description: The Medical Assistant/Driver will work as part of a multi-disciplinary street medicine team to provide transitional primary care to the unsheltered homeless individuals living within Los Angeles County. The Medical Assistant/Driver will be responsible for assisting medical professionals in delivering comprehensive healthcare services, coordinating mobile unit operations, providing non-emergent transportation services, and ensuring the provision of quality care to underserved populations. The ideal candidate must have a commitment to providing high-quality care for complex patients, be dedicated to working and developing a collaborative team model of care, and have experience working with both physical and behavioral health diagnoses. Principal Responsibilities: • Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care professional following established clinic policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities. • Collects and records patient data including height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, pulse oximeter, and peak flow measurement according to established policies and procedures. • Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after appropriate training and verification of competency. • Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placement. Documents measurement of PPD skin test and reports information directly to the provider or to the Registered Nurse. • Conducts follow-ups with patients via phone calls, encampment visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found. • Uses multiple electronic platforms to gather patient information; documents appropriately and maintains medical records. • Works cooperatively with other clinical personnel and exhibits excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating Street Medicine's mission. • Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community agencies (i.e., Housing for Health, Department of Human Services, hospitals, etc.) and ensures that patient needs are met with rights maintained; consults and collaborates with community providers to ensure continuity of care. • Works closely with Street Medicine Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician/ Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, and several team members of the multi-disciplinary team. • Assists in medical services, office procedures, and a variety of hands-on patient care tasks and relays all appropriate health information to necessary personnel. • Assist homeless individuals in accessing appropriate medical services, mental health services, substance abuse treatment programs, and other support resources available at JWCH’s Center for Community Health. • Drive the mobile unit to designated locations, adhering to the schedule and ensuring timely arrival at each site. • Maintain the mobile unit in a clean and organized manner, conducting routine inspections, and promptly reporting any maintenance issues. • Coordinate with healthcare staff to stock the mobile unit with necessary medical supplies, medications, and equipment. • Assist in setting up the mobile unit at each location, ensuring proper functionality of all equipment and a safe environment for patient care. • Comply with all applicable traffic laws and regulations, ensuring passenger safety and security at all times. • Keep accurate records of transportation activities, including mileage, destinations, and client information, as required by JWCH’s policies and procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a current MA certificate. • Possess a valid California Driver’s License • High School Diploma or GED. • Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association. • Must have a clean driving record for the past three years and maintain a clear motor vehicle report during employment. • Two years’ experience in an ambulatory clinic/setting. • Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture. • Knowledge of general office procedures. • Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. • Possess the physical ability to assist clients with entering and exiting the van and handle potential emergencies. • Previous experience in driving and transportation services is preferred, especially in a healthcare or social service setting. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. *All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employee Benefits: At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums. • Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses. • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays. • 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan. • Mileage reimbursement. • Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD). • Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more! Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time. JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.