Medical Assistant - Community Outreach

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a member of a mobile health team to improve access to health and social services by guiding community members through care systems in home, community, and clinic settings. You will assess needs, collect vital signs, and provide patient-centered support while connecting individuals with health resources.

The role emphasizes health education, care navigation, and compassionate service to diverse communities, working across multiple care settings as

Qualifications

• Assess patient needs and understand basic clinical workflow.
• Ability to collect vital signs and perform point-of-care testing safely.
• Excellent communication, education, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and ability to coordinate referrals to social and health resources.
• Compassionate, service-oriented approach to community health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and support care navigation.
• Obtain vital signs and conduct point-of-care testing.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
• Deliver patient-centered support as part of a mobile team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs collection

POC testing

Communication skills

Care coordination

Empathy

Job description

Work as a member of a mobile health team to improve access to health and social services by guiding community members through care systems in home, community, and clinic settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and support care navigation.
• Obtain vital signs and conduct point-of-care testing.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Connect individuals with appropriate resources and services.
• Deliver patient-centered support as part of a mobile team.

Required Qualifications/skills

• Strong understanding of patient assessment and basic clinical workflow.
• Ability to collect vital signs and perform point-of-care testing safely.
• Excellent communication, education, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and ability to coordinate referrals to social and health resources.
• Compassionate, service-oriented approach to community health.