Migrant Outreach Coordinator / Medical Assistant

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

Migrant Outreach Coordinator / Medical Assistant

The Migrant Outreach Coordinator will perform medical assistant activities such as taking vitals, vaccination or drawing blood. Establish and maintain an effective and efficient record of lab procedures on the Mobile unit.  The Migrant Outreach Coordinator approaches his/her tasks in a team based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.   When needed will be responsible for entering the information of the patients served on Mobile Unit into Salud’s system, including verification of third payer status and generation of claims for services offered in Mobile Unit. Will do outreach activities to promote the health of the different communities in SALUD service area when needed.  Adheres to the spirit of the SALUD mission statement while performing assigned duties.

We offer:

• $20.50 to $27.00 per hr. 
• Monday to Thursday – 4-10 hour days per week
• In the Winter, could start as early as 5 am, and in the Summer, could work as late as 10 pm.
• May have to work some Saturdays

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan
  • Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.   Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what).  Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan.  You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Specific Duties:

• Perform Medical Screenings such as blood pressure, random blood sugar and hemoglobin as well as vaccination and blood drawing to patients served in Mobile Unit
• Works in conjunction with other Medical Providers, Dental Providers, Behavior Health Providers and all other staff to ensure that the patients obtain the highest standards of integrated healthcare
• The Migrant Health Coordinator acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to SALUD
• Ensure that patients are fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud Mobile Unit
• Collects accurate and updated information at each patient visit
• Be an active resource to help and facilitate referrals to Salud Clinics to patients seen within Salud’s Migrant Program
• When necessary assists with translation/interpretation for patients
• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient record of lab procedures on the Mobile unit
• Ensures that the lab equipment is working properly
• Provides lab reports to Migrant Health Director
• Navigate patients in the registration process when obtaining services in Mobile Unit as well as serving as liaison between Mobile Unit and Salud Clinics when needed.
• Act as back up for IZ coordinator
• Follows procedures for the electronic health records system
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Migrant Health Director

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

Licensure/Certification:

• Medical Assistant Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with other Salud employees, the different health departments and other human service providers
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with the agricultural employers
• Serve as a resource person for the farmworkers
• Sensitivity to low income and ethnic community a must
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology
• Bilingual English/Spanish mastery (required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and medical procedures and be familiar with CPT ICDM and other coding systems

The application window is anticipated to close by 3/31/26

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.