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Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant - Spanish Speaking Required (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo
Public Health Policy and Planning
Location
Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Salary
$32.17 - $40.20
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Healthcare & Medical jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a certified medical assistant on a mobile clinic team that travels to different sites in San Mateo County to provide medical care to adults, especially those who are homeless or living in shelters.
The role focuses on helping with urgent and ongoing health needs, connecting people to mental health and specialist services, and requires strong communication in both English and Spanish.
It's a great fit for someone who is compassionate, enjoys fieldwork, and has experience supporting underserved communities.
Key Requirements
- Certification as a Medical Assistant
- Fluency in Spanish (speaking required)
- Experience in clinical settings, preferably with homeless or shelter populations
- Ability to perform medical assisting tasks like vital signs, patient intake, and basic procedures
- Field-based work in mobile clinic environments
- Knowledge of linking patients to mental health and specialty care services
- Commitment to client-centered care for adults 18 and older
Full Job Description
Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 27, 2025 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."
San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant -Edison Clinic-Spanish Speaking Required.
San Mateo County Mobile Clinics provide 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 with a particular focus on people experiencing homelessness and those living in shelters.
There is currently one regular. full-time, vacancy in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive mobile health vehicles throughout the County.
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant who has excellent customer service with extremely vulnerable, complex patients, is energetic, flexible, a team player, and focused on patient safety and satisfaction.
Moreover, as these are mobile clinics, the CMA should be able and willing to drive the mobile vehicles to and from the various locations. This is a 40-hour a week position.
Work hours range from 8am - 8pm, with alternative work schedule flexibility needed, though on a consistent basis.
Clinics are run out of either a mobile coach or sprinter van, complete with medical formularies.
The mobile health coach requires a Class B license to operate; the successful candidate selected for this position must obtain a Class B driver license within six months of hire date.
The training and fees associated to obtain a Class B license will be funded by Public Health, Policy & Planning.
Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant tasks include, but are not limited to:Rooming patients
Taking vital signs
Ordering supplies
Stocking Supplies
Assisting physicians with procedures
Administering immunizations and other medication as approved by physician
Documenting information into electronic medical record
Patient education
Driving mobile health coach or sprinter van on a regular basis, one of which requires a Class B license to operate.
Assisting Registered Nurses and providers with various other duties
Perform injections including immunizations.
Perform finger stick tests of all types including glucose testing.
Perform skin tests including PPDs.
Perform venipuncture and blood draws.
Perform hearing and vision tests.
Perform waived CLIA tests including dipstick UAs, and pregnancy tests.
Provide for proper tracking and recording of laboratory tests.
Take patient histories including risk factors.
Set up, administer and record the results of EKGs.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:- Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment.
- Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs.
- Infection control.
- Diagnostic imaging.
- Safe lifting techniques.
- Theory and practice of total body substance isolation.
- Patients' rights.
- Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements.
- Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing safe operation of County-owned motor vehicles.
Skill/Ability to:
- Operate the mobile clinic vehicle in a safe, professional and courteous manner.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Perform a variety of tasks and activities.
- Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients.
- Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs.
- Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment.
- Work with patients with multiple diagnoses.
- Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
- One year of experience in an outpatient clinic, doctor’s office or mobile clinic as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant.
- Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program.
- Possession of 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.
- Possession of a valid California Class B driver license upon hire OR obtain within six months of hire date.
Additional Information
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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