Medical Assistant - Street Medicine

If you are interested, please apply online and send resume to marismartinez@mlkch.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to be part of our MLKCH Street Medicine program. The MA will primarily be responsible for conducting field-based outreach and nursing care to patients in encampments or streets. This individual would provide medical assistance and support during field-based outreach visits, delivering care directly to unhoused and underserved individuals in non-traditional clinical settings (e.g. but not limited to encampments, shelters, sidewalks). This role requires physical endurance, emotional resilience, and strong adaptability to unpredictable outdoor environments. Under the direct guidance of the APP, RN and / or Medical Director, the position would be responsible for providing medications, conducting vitals, and wound care to support the patient's health goals. The Street Medicine MA would work closely to provide scheduling assistance to the department and submitting referrals for specialty care. The street medicine MA role is a Grant-funded position with a funding end date of December 2029.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists providers (e.g., MDs, NPs, PAs) in performing patient evaluations and procedures in field settings.

2. Conducts field-based patient intake, including vitals, history-taking, and documentation using electronic health technology or paper forms.

3. Carries and maintains mobile medical kits (up to 20 lbs), ensuring equipment is stocked, disinfected, and properly inventoried.

4. Provides basic clinical support : administering immunizations, wound care, assisting with medication adherence, and arranging follow-up care.

5. Participates in daily team huddles and safety briefings before outreach. Participates in post-huddles after outreach to plan next steps of care.

6. Demonstrates flexibility in working outdoors, often walking several miles during a shift and standing for extended periods.

7. Drive company vehicle and transport team members for RN / Provider / Outreach visits, meetings, or field related needs.

8. Maintains a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach when interacting with patients.

9. Assists with navigation of care systems, referrals, and appointment follow-up.

10. Ensures proper documentation of care delivered in the field using electronic health records when available.

11. Acts as liaison between Street Medicine providers and the hospital or clinic support staff.

12. Adheres to safety protocols, infection control procedures, and field-based emergency response practices.

13. Safety : Use of personal protective equipment required; must be able to respond to emergencies calmly and appropriately.

14. Implement care plans and provide urgent and primary care services within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

15. Collaborate in managing common health care problems present in homeless populations.

16. Administer immunizations, medications, and blood draws consistent with current guidelines and established protocols.

17. Perform initial and continued assessment of client health status, immunization, and TB screening, based on established protocols.

18. Be proficient in Cerner and electronic documentation to document patient information; document appropriately in the electronic medical record; maintain medical records.

19. Provide client care in a manner that is both non-discriminatory and non-judgmental.

20. Communicate effectively with the client / patient, clinic staff, the public at large and departmental staff in a non-discriminatory manner.

21. Participate in Street Medicine clinical case conferences and other case conferences and meetings.

22. Manage a Cal-Aim Caseload of Street Medicine patients.

23. Participate in onboarding of new staff.

24. Performs other duties as assigned by Street Medicine leadership.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates with extensive medical assistant experience or similar role will be considered in lieu of High School Diploma.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

B. Qualifications / Experience

C. Special Skills / Knowledge

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