Clinical Assistant, Mobile Unit

The Clinical Assistant supports the efficient operation of the Mobile Health Clinic through clinical support and administrative duties. Working collaboratively with Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and other mobile clinic staff, the Clinical Assistant obtains and documents patient information, assists with patient visits and basic examinations, supports authorized screening and point-of-care testing, maintains patient records, and helps prepare and maintain the mobile clinic.

All clinical activities are performed within the associate’s education, credential, training, demonstrated competency, and applicable requirements under appropriate clinical direction.

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• Assist APRNs with patient flow, preparation, evaluation, and management during mobile clinic visits.
• Collect and document patient information, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, height, weight, and relevant presenting and historical information, as directed.
• Under APRN direction, assist with basic laboratory and screening activities customarily performed in an outpatient setting, including urinalysis, hemoglobin, blood glucose, and cholesterol screening, only when authorized and competency-validated for the assigned activity.
• Support patient education by explaining routine clinic processes and reinforcing clinician‑provided instructions without independently diagnosing, interpreting results, or providing treatment advice.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), and assist with converting paper records to electronic format.
• Clean, disinfect, stock, and prepare examination areas and equipment between patients in accordance with infection prevention practices.
• Greet patients, answer telephone calls, and provide other front‑desk or administrative support as needed.
• Assist with ordering, tracking, stocking, and inventory control of medical and clinic supplies.
• Assist with mobile clinic site setup and breakdown, including safe entry and exit from the mobile unit.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, follow organizational safety and documentation standards, and promptly communicate patient concerns or abnormal findings to the APRN or appropriate licensed clinician.

Perform only clinical activities permitted by applicable Florida requirements, organizational policies, the associate’s credential and training, and documented competency. A CMA credential and a CNA certification do not confer identical scopes of practice.

• Clinical tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care screening, may be assigned only when appropriate for the individual’s role, authorized by the responsible licensed clinician, and supported by required training, competency validation, and applicable testing protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing only when permitted by the clinic’s applicable CLIA certificate, manufacturer instructions, quality‑control procedures, and organizational policies. Do not independently interpret or communicate diagnostic conclusions.

Do not independently assess, diagnose, prescribe, develop treatment plans, administer medications, or perform procedures reserved for licensed healthcare professionals. Promptly refer clinical questions, abnormal findings, and changes in patient condition to the APRN or other appropriate licensed clinician.

• Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments as required; maintain accurate documentation and comply with infection prevention, sharps safety, specimen handling, and patient identification protocols.

Skills/Abilities

• Competence in assigned…