Mobile Medical Care

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Mobile Med is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide primary medical care to the low-income, uninsured, working poor, and homeless in Montgomery County. 
 

ADDRESS:  9309 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

WEBSITE: www.mobilemedicalcare.org                                                           

JOB DESCRIPTION: Community Health Worker

General Description:

The Community Health Worker is a non-licensed staff person or volunteer whose primary role is to assist the clinical team in providing primary medical care to uninsured and/or homeless patients. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Mobile Medical Care clinical team, and within legal scope of practice, conduct assessment of patient needs and provide assistance in the implementation of the plan of care.
• Assist the Clinic Coordinator in managing patient flow through the clinic.  
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate and orderly medical records for each patient. 
• Within scope of practice, assist the Clinic Coordinator in providing medical case management.
• Assist the Medical Records staff in organizing records for clinic sessions and other activities and needs.
• Assist the Clinic Coordinator in maintaining adequate medical supplies for each clinic site.
• In collaboration with the clinical team, coordinate programs designed to meet the needs of specialized groups of patients (e.g. Healthy Bodies Program, Diabetes Program).
• Participate in Clinical Team activities such as medical record review, clinical audits, team meetings, and case conferences. 
• Accept and complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in health or social service-related field of study.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations.
• Cultural sensitivity to the needs of a multiethnic population. 
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Prefer bilingual (English and Spanish, French, Chinese, or Korean.)

Reports to: Clinical Director

1 Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-7766
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