Job Description
Job Description:\n\nTake Your Medical Assistant Skills Beyond the Clinic! Ready for a Medical Assistant role that isn't confined to the same four walls every day? Kinston Health is looking for a Mobile & Outreach Medical Assistant who wants to take their clinical skills into the community—supporting patients through home visits, mobile medical clinics, health screenings, community events, and traditional clinical care. This is not your typical Medical Assistant position. You'll work alongside providers and clinical teams to deliver hands-on patient care while also helping individuals overcome barriers, navigate healthcare services, and connect with resources that can improve their health and well-being. One day may take you aboard our mobile medical unit, another into a patient's home, and another to a community health event—all while using the Medical Assistant skills you've worked hard to build. Bilingual in English and Spanish? Additional pay is available! Kinston Health offers 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, a 4% 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more.You Must:Be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant in good standing.Have a high school diploma or equivalent.Have a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Have evening and weekend availability. Schedules are planned in advance—no surprise schedule changes! The Outreach Medical Assistant supports Kinston Health's community outreach and mobile medical operations by providing direct patient care and clinical support under the direction of licensed providers. This position delivers Medical Assistant services in a variety of settings, including patient homes, community locations, health screenings, mobile medical clinics, and Kinston Health facilities. In addition to traditional Medical Assistant responsibilities, this position supports patient outreach, health education, care navigation, and connections to healthcare and community resources. The role helps extend access to care beyond traditional clinical settings and supports Kinston Health's mission to improve the health of the communities we serve. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred. Certifications & Licenses: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant in good standing required.CPR/BLS certification required.Valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record and eligibility for organizational vehicle insurance. Experience: One or more years of experience in a clinical, healthcare, mobile medical, home health, public health, or community-based setting preferred.Experience working with underserved, vulnerable, elderly, disabled, or medically complex populations strongly preferred.Experience with community outreach, patient navigation, health education, or resource coordination preferred.Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.Ability to work independently in home and community-based settings while collaborating effectively with providers, clinical staff, internal departments, and community partners.Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare management systems.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to safely and efficiently operate mobile medical unit systems, equipment, and organizational vehicles.Ability to adapt to changing environments and provide professional, patient-centered support across clinical, mobile, community, and home-based settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical & Medical Assistant Responsibilities Accurately measure and document vital signs, medical histories, chief complaints, and other relevant clinical information.Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed.Perform routine screenings and tests in patient homes, community settings, Kinston Health facilities, and aboard the mobile medical unit in accordance with established clinical protocols.Prepare and administer medications and injections under appropriate practitioner authorization and within the scope of the position.Perform venipuncture and collect, prepare, label, and handle specimens for laboratory testing as appropriately trained and authorized.Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and patient-ready clinical spaces, including exam rooms and the mobile medical unit.Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment and properly dispose of biohazardous and contaminated waste in accordance with applicable safety standards.Maintain active BLS certification and perform CPR when required.Follow all applicable OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, clinical, and