County of San Mateo
Mobile Clinic Certified Medical Assistant - Spanish Speaking Required (Open and
County of San Mateo, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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 with obtaining 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. NOTE:
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 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. Licensure/Certification: 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. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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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 with obtaining 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. NOTE:
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 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. Licensure/Certification: 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. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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