Mobile Clinic Coordinator

Vecinos Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Professional development support

Job summary

Vecinos Inc. in Franklin, NC is seeking a Mobile Clinic Coordinator (Community Health Worker) to lead mobile clinic operations across Western North Carolina, coordinating outreach, navigation and care continuity for uninsured adults up to 250% FPL.

You will work with clinicians, community partners and drivers to schedule sites, manage supplies, document in the EHR, and connect patients with primary and behavioral health services, with bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Certified Community Health Worker preferred or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community health, outreach, or care coordination.
• Experience with uninsured, low-income, or rural populations preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, logistics and supplies for mobile clinics across counties.
• Conduct patient intake, eligibility screening, and enrollment; arrange referrals.
• Provide health education in English and Spanish to diverse communities.
• Develop relationships with local partners to coordinate services.
• Identify barriers to care and arrange transportation and language support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Community Health Worker certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Title: Mobile Clinic Coordinator (Community Health Worker)

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: Clinic Manager

Location: Franklin, NC (with travel across Jackson, Macon, and surrounding counties)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $42,000 – $48,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement contribution, professional development support

Position Summary

The Mobile Clinic Coordinator (Community Health Worker) supports the delivery and expansion of Vecinos’ mobile clinic services across Western North Carolina. This position is responsible for coordinating mobile clinic operations, conducting patient outreach and navigation, and ensuring continuity of care for uninsured adults living at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Coordinator works closely with clinical staff and community partners to reduce barriers to care and improve access to integrated primary and behavioral health services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mobile Clinic Operations

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for mobile clinic sites across the service area
• Prepare and maintain mobile clinic supplies, medications, and equipment
• Support on-site clinic operations, including patient flow and documentation
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, behavioral health staff, pharmacy, and lab teams
• Drive the mobile clinic vehicles to and from designated mobile clinic sites and to maintenance locations

Patient Navigation & Care Coordination

• Conduct patient intake, eligibility screening, and enrollment
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals to internal and external services
• Facilitate follow-up care, including ensuring timely follow-up of lab results and other services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record

Health Education & Outreach

• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education in both English and Spanish
• Conduct outreach to engage uninsured individuals in need of services
• Support patients in understanding and managing chronic conditions

Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations
• Coordinate mobile clinic activities with partner sites
• Support referral pathways between community partners and Vecinos services

Barrier Reduction & Support Services

• Identify and address barriers such as transportation, language, and cost
• Coordinate interpretation and transportation support as needed
• Connect patients to social services, including food, housing, and financial assistance

Qualifications

• Community Health Worker certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community health, outreach, or care coordination
• Experience working with uninsured, low-income, or rural populations preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings
• Must have held a valid driver’s license for five years and have a clean driving record
• Have reliable transportation
• Be 25 years of age to legally drive the mobile clinic

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel to community sites across multiple counties
• Ability to lift and transport supplies (up to 30 lbs)
• Work performed in both clinical and community-based environments
• Occasional evening or weekend hours based on clinic schedule