We're committed to compassionate care for all. Our Patients. Our employees. You.
At La Clinica, we love our patients and enthusiastically treat them with the same care, respect, and dignity that we would our friends, family, and neighbors because that's who they are. If this appeals to you, La Clinica might be the right place to build your career. We’re looking for the right team members to treat our patients with this level of care.
We compassionately care about our employees as well. We invest in our employees' lives through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, easy access to wellness, personal and professional development workshops, and a focus on healthy work-life harmony.
Featured open positions
$94,500/year plus other provider benefits
Apply here. Read more about our residency program here.
Our Advanced Practitioner Residency Program, launching in fall 2023, offers new nurse practitioner and physician assistant graduates the opportunity to gain critical job experience in a rich work environment while deepening learning through collaboration with our highly qualified healthcare provider team.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Serve a panel of patients, working alongside a preceptor as needed
- Work with other primary care providers as they serve patients
- Gain experience in specialties such as women’s health, acute care, psychiatry, pediatrics, outreach care, substance use disorder care, cardiology, and more
- Continue learning during the time each week set aside for clinical study, assessments, and study of health equity and leadership development.
- Benefit from health equity and leadership development workshops and classes offered by La Clinica's innovative education service, The Learning Well.
Accountabilities Include:
Performs Essential Job Duties:
- Demonstrates personal and profound integrity that is sensitive to staff and community partners’ identity, environment, experiences, values, and beliefs
- Participates in all aspects of the residency program, including patient encounters, didactic and specialty rotations, evaluations, and special projects.
- Works with mentors and preceptors to increase skills in clinical care.
- Attends educational sessions to increase knowledge of clinical medicine, La Clinica organizational systems, leadership, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use.
- Collaborates effectively with clinical team members in preventive care, and treatment of acute and chronic illness.
- Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, and payor status.
- Obtains, performs, records, and maintains patient histories and physical examinations.
- Evaluates and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Performs or orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, and other tests.
- Obtains consultation or referrals for patient services not provided by the clinic.
- Provides health promotion services, including school physicals, immunization clinics, well-child clinics, well-woman clinics, adult focus clinics, blood pressure screening clinics, nutritional counseling, and family planning counseling.
- Provides additional services determined by agreement with Residency Medical Director.
- Adheres to team agreements and assists in any revisions as necessary.
- Provides emergency services to patients when necessary and in accordance with La Clinica’s policies and procedures and generally accepted standards of care. All clinical services shall be provided in accordance with La Clinica’s Scope of Project for purposes of coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- Sees patients at the primary clinic and other sites as assigned by La Clinica.
- Completes and maintains all privileging/credentialing requirements and standards established by La Clinica.
- Participates in non-clinical duties as requested, such as, but not limited to, meetings, peer review, quality improvement activities, and medical care-related policy/procedure/protocol development. Cooperates with La Clinica’s quality assurance and utilization review protocols.
- Responds to the recommendations for new or modified approaches to patient treatment recommended by peer review and utilization review processes.Complies with all contractual requirements regarding credentialing, utilization management, quality assurance, grievance procedures, provider directory listings, and any other policies and procedures that such contracts may require.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patients by complying with HIPAA policies.
- Completes assigned training via La Clinica’s learning module system (Relias) by the required due date.
- Continues medical education as necessary to meet requirements of licensure by the Oregon State Board of Nursing or Oregon Medical Board and to maintain competency in the practice of family medicine and hospital privileges.
- Adheres to the ethical standards imposed or prescribed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, the American Medical Association (AMA), the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the Oregon Medical Association, and the Oregon Medical Board.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Proficiency in computer, electronic medical records systems, software programs, and other program management technology.
- Understand the ethical standards imposed or prescribed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, American Medical Association (AMA), the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the Oregon Medical Association, and the Oregon Medical Board, as appropriate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be sensitive to persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Customer Service:
The Resident develops and maintains professional, support-oriented working relationships with patients, team members, and community partners.
Demonstrates a continuous improvement in and strives to embody La Clinica’s SERVE standards:
- Service: I provide, helpful service focused on the needs of others.
- Empathy: I welcome and connect with you on a personal level.
- Relationships: I create partnerships, working in a way that benefits everyone.
- Value: I recognize the importance of others and treat everyone with respect.
- Excellence: I go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience.
General Qualifications:
The Resident must be able to interact with a variety of individuals at various levels under stressful circumstances while exercising sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy; work productively both independently and in a team setting; communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing to groups and individuals be an exceptional listener and be flexible and adaptable within fast-paced primary care.
Required Qualifications:
- BLS HealthCare Provider (First Aid/CPR)
- Graduation within the last 18 months from an accredited NP or PA program.
- Must be able to obtain a State of Oregon FNP license and NPI number within 2 months of hire.
- DEA License
Preferred:
- Preferred bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with diverse communities and low-income children and families; migrant community health
Language Skills:
Must be able to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing; read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, regulations, policies, and procedure manuals; and create professional business documents.
Mathematical Skills:
Must be able to add, subtract; multiply; use percentages, fractions, and decimals; interpret numeric graphs; and apply basic algebra, geometry, and statistics.
Reasoning Ability:
Must have the ability to:
- Understand confidential documents and security from a legal perspective.
- Effectively deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Other:
- Must have accessible phone service and maintain reliable transportation.
Equity Statement:
At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. Criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be performed prior to any job offers. La Clinica is a drug free work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Apply here.
Dental Assistant
East Medford Dental Clinic
Full-Time/Hourly
Wage: $18.50-$24.25 (depending on experience and certification)
Apply here.
Our dental services provide a full range of general dentistry with the goal of making our community a healthier place with less dental pain and disease.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Assists the dentist with a variety of treatment procedures
- Manages chart notes accurately & prepares insurance forms
- Participates in patient education on oral hygiene
- Takes dental radiographs (x-rays)
Education and Experience:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Oregon Board Radiology Certified
- Oregon EFDA Certified
- The employee shall have a valid Oregon driver’s license and insurance
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire).
Apply here.
Dental assistant expanded function
East Medford Dental Clinic
Full-Time/Hourly
Wage:$22.50-$30.50 (depending on experience and certification)
Apply here.
The Expanded Function Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Set up instruments and equipment for treatment/exams and room the patient.
- Sterilize/disinfect op rooms and instruments (while working with a sterile department).
- Passing instruments while assisting doctors in procedures and placing rubber dams.
- Take impressions, pour models, trim models, and make custom trays.
- Utilize software for taking radiographs, updating medical history, treatment planning, and noting charts.
- Prepare and explain the treatment plan and fees associated with sliding scale or insurance allows.
- Give patient oral hygiene instructions and post-op instructions after dental procedures.
- Use excel with lab tracking and the OHA Dental Rulebook Guide Tool.
- Remove supra gingival cement from crowns or bridges with hand instruments.
- Polish coronal surfaces of teeth with a brush or rubber cup as part of oral prophylaxis.
- Preliminary fit crowns to check contacts and adjust occlusion outside the mouth.
- Remove temporary crowns and clean teeth for final cementation.
- Place matrix bands.
- Polish amalgam or composite restorations with slow-speed headpiece.
- Fabricate temporary crowns and cement.
- Perform teeth whitening procedures by fabricating bleaching trays.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments, scrubbing the schedule and completing task manager.
- Prepare insurance forms (OHP waivers, pre-authorizations, referrals)
- Prepare consent forms prior to dental treatment.
- Triage patient calls and messages within the same day.
- Checking emails.
- Copying and sending lab invoices to finance after documenting in lab tracking sheet.
- Check the “Go Back” area throughout the day to put away instruments.
- Stalking rooms on days allowed
- Working on completing goal or tier work.
- Check on walkouts completed for the day.
- Clean lines, replace traps, oil couplers, and shock lines, and change gauze on the dental unit for oil collection.
- Check for lab cases the next day and document them in lab tracking.
- Log off software, empty water bottles, turn off equipment, flush water lines, and raise dental chairs.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to the area of work
- Oregon Board Radiology Certified
- Oregon EFDA Certified
- The employee shall have a valid Oregon driver’s license and insurance
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or obtain within three months of hire).
Preferred:
- Sealant certified
- Soft reline certified.
- Basic knowledge of adult learning models
Apply here.
Registered Dental Hygienist
East Medford Dental Clinic | Medford, OR
Full-Time | Hourly
Expanded Practice - $46.00 - $60.00
Non-Expanded Practice - $40.00- $48.00
Eligible for $8,000 sign-on bonus based on a full-time position. 50% of bonus paid in first check, remainder paid after one year of continuous employment.
The Dental Hygienist provides professional dental care in a vibrant group practice setting where patient care and employee satisfaction are our priorities. Dental hygienists at La Clinica work on dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. If you care deeply about helping your friends and neighbors who face barriers that keep them from accessing dental care, then La Clinica might be the place for you. La Clinica provides low-cost dental services to our community. We offer competitive benefits, and our HRSA dental score is 20.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Performs Essential Dental Hygiene duties as defined in ORS 679.010
- Proper expose, process, and mount oral radiographs
- Properly reviews the patient's health history
- Educate patient on oral health care needs
- Assist with other clinic responsibilities as needed
- Performs periodontal probing’s and record findings
- Provide appropriate periodontal services as treatment planned by the dentist
- Apply fluoride and sealants
- Administers local anesthetic agents
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum: Must possess a degree from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene
- Current license to practice hygiene in the State of Oregon
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise, and positive outcomes in difficult interactions
- Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to the area of work (EPIC, EagleSoft)
Preferred:
- Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit
- Nitrous Oxide Permit
- Three to five years of experience in Dental field
- Experience working in community health
- Basic knowledge of adult learning models
Benefits include the potential for the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
- Licensure Renewal Fees
- Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance
- Malpractice and Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)]
- HRSA Loan Repayment Options (SUD, NHSC, NURSE Corps) and the Oregon Healthcare Provider Incentive Program
- Wellness Programs Such as Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
- Personal and Professional Development Seminars
Equity Statement:
At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. Criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be performed prior to any job offers. La Clinica is a drug free work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Dentist
East Medford Dental Clinic – Medford, OR
Full-Time | Exempt
Eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000-$25,000 DOE and up to $10,000 in moving expenses. 50% of bonus paid in first check, remainder paid after one year of continuous employment (figures based on a full-time position).
Apply here.
La Clinica is currently recruiting for a General Dentist to provide quality dental care in our vibrant group practice setting where patient care and employee satisfaction are our top priorities. Dentists at La Clinica provide the full scope of general dentistry to make our community healthier.
Interested applicants should complete an online application and include a cover letter, CV, and references.
La Clinica is a community health center organization that provides culturally appropriate, accessible, and affordable quality health care to diverse communities in Southern Oregon, focusing especially on people who face barriers to care. We operate neighborhood health centers, school-based centers, and a mobile health center, providing primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health care, and wellness services. We use a team-based approach to all our work.
Our dynamic dental teams include dentists, dental hygienists, a denturist, dental assistants, expanded function dental assistants, sterile technicians, and office staff. They provide a full range of general dentistry to make our community a healthier place with less dental pain and disease. La Clinica sites are National Health Service Corps certified -health professionals may qualify for the NHSC loan repayment opportunities.
Location:
La Clinica is located in beautiful Southern Oregon which boasts a unique mix of outdoor and cultural life. The Valley is surrounded by extensive trail networks, world-class wineries, golf courses, as well as The Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a highly regarded venue for both traditional drama and innovative productions that has been attracting crowds from around the world for over 80 years. Restaurants are abundant and there is a diverse art and music scene.
Cutting through the Valley is the mighty Rogue River and its myriad tributaries which offer great recreational opportunities. If outdoor adventure is what you seek, look no further as the area has an active community of endurance athletes, mountain bikers, hikers, kayakers, and more.
Benefits Include the potential for:
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary accident, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with available company match
• Organization paid standard life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Personal and professional development seminars
If you are a provider with the desire to help those most in need, apply today to be a part of our growing team of dedicated staff.
Successful candidates with 2 years of experience are eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $10,000 in moving expenses. 50% of the bonus paid in the first check, remainder paid after one year of continuous employment (figures based on a full-time position).
Apply here.
We are searching for an experienced, dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner to join one of our primary care sites at La Clinica, a Federally Qualified Health Center, located in beautiful Southern Oregon. As a primary care medical home, we serve 30,000 patients annually throughout our six health care centers, 34-chair dental clinic, and mobile health center – a 40-foot converted RV. We are an innovative non-profit organization, with a focus on providing exceptional health care to all who have barriers to care, and we include integrative behavioral and dental health care in our practices.
- Our Acute Care Clinic provides drop-in care for patients who are established at other La Clinica centers and for community members who have no other healthcare provider or who speak only Spanish. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries and related laboratory services.
- Birch Grove Health Center is a unique site that provides comprehensive medical care to patients with a history of mental health and/or substance use disorders. As a PCP within the Birch Grove Health Center, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with Mental Health providers, Substance Abuse providers, the Department of Human Services, Corrections and Court Systems, and other agencies working with patients specifically around mental health and/or substance use disorders. Preferred interest in Medication-Assisted Treatment.
- Our Wellness Center is searching for integrative medicine providers to expand the current complementary offerings of Lifestyle Medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, yoga, Zumba, and cooking classes. Also a primary care medical home, this is a dynamic and innovative site, with a strong focus on holistic health and alternatives to classical western medicine.
- West Medford Health Center has a neighborhood health center feel, where a majority of our patients live in the immediate vicinity and walk to their medical home. Also providing comprehensive medical care to a large pediatric and adult population, this health center is located in one of our most impoverished Medford neighborhoods. This location also provides the opportunity for gardening classes as part of La Clinica's commitment to holistic health.
- Phoenix Health Center is La Clinica's “mothership” – a large bustling primary care medical home that served as our sole site for many years. Located in south Medford, this primary care medical home continues to serve patients from throughout the valley, from “birth to death.”
- Central Point Health Center is our northernmost primary care site, serving the small community of Central Point and beyond. This health center has an integrated dental suite in addition to the primary care offerings, and serves patients from “birth to death”, with a slightly larger geriatric population.
Our compensation allows you to comfortably live in an area with both a great outdoor and cultural life. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, whose season runs from March through November, is highly regarded for both traditional drama and innovative productions. There is fine dining and diverse visual arts and musical performance scene. The Rogue River and small Cascade streams are nearby, and there are numerous mountain lakes within an hour's drive of our valley. Additionally, we have several fine golf courses and an active community of endurance athletes, mountain bikers, and hikers who enjoy the extensive trail network.
There are excellent public and private secondary educational opportunities in the area as well as the campus of Southern Oregon University. La Clinica encourages a work/life balance with full-time employees generally working a four-day week, with four weeks of paid vacation per year to start, in addition to a week of CME. We are a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) loan repayment site, with a medical HPSA score of 13. Successful applicants must have graduated from an accredited school, with board certification.
- We prefer experience with low-income children and families and in migrant and community health.
- English language fluency is expected, and Spanish language proficiency is valued.
- Applicants must possess an active Oregon license.
- Applicants must also possess CPR certification and an active DEA license.
- Participation in the on-call rotation is optional, with additional compensation.
Apply here.
Eligible for $40,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $10,000 for moving expenses. 50% of bonus paid in first check, the remainder paid after one year of continuous employment (figures based on a full-time position).
Apply here.
We are in search of a dynamic Family Medicine Physician to join one of our primary care sites at La Clinica, a Federally Qualified Health Center, located in beautiful Southern Oregon. As a primary care medical home, we serve 30,000 patients annually throughout our six health care centers, 34-chair dental clinic, and mobile health center – a 40-foot converted RV. We are an innovative non-profit organization, with a focus on providing exceptional health care to all who have barriers to care, and we include integrative behavioral and dental health care in our practices.
- Our Acute Care Clinic provides drop-in care for patients who are established at other La Clinica centers and for community members who have no other healthcare provider or who speak only Spanish. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries and related laboratory services.
- Birch Grove Health Center is a unique site that provides comprehensive medical care to patients with a history of mental health and/or substance use disorders. As a PCP within the Birch Grove Health Center, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with Mental Health providers, Substance Abuse providers, the Department of Human Services, Corrections and Court Systems, and other agencies working with patients specifically around mental health and/or substance use disorders. Preferred interest in Medication-Assisted Treatment.
- Our Wellness Center is searching for integrative medicine providers to expand the current complementary offerings of Lifestyle Medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, yoga, Zumba, and cooking classes. Also a primary care medical home, this is a dynamic and innovative site, with a strong focus on holistic health and alternatives to classical western medicine.
- West Medford Health Center has a neighborhood health center feel, where a majority of our patients live in the immediate vicinity and walk to their medical home. Also providing comprehensive medical care to a large pediatric and adult population, this health center is located in one of our most impoverished Medford neighborhoods. This location also provides the opportunity for gardening classes as part of La Clinica's commitment to holistic health.
- Phoenix Health Center is La Clinica's “mothership” – a large bustling primary care medical home that served as our sole site for many years. Located in south Medford, this primary care medical home continues to serve patients from throughout the valley, from “birth to death.”
- Central Point Health Center is our northernmost primary care site, serving the small community of Central Point and beyond. This health center has an integrated dental suite in addition to the primary care offerings, and serves patients from “birth to death”, with a slightly larger geriatric population.
We are a federally qualified community health center (FQHC) that is committed to serving a diverse group of people, many of whom face barriers to care. At all of our primary care sites, our multi-disciplinary teams focus on providing excellent medical care and supporting the emotional and social needs of our patients, both adults and children. These teams include a mix of physicians, family nurse practitioners, physician assistants, integrated behavioral health team, nurses, MAs, registration personnel and team leads. Each team has a clinical leader and our practice also employs a psychiatric nurse practitioner and child and adolescent psychiatrist. Our primary care sites provide outpatient services, with no inpatient or obstetrical responsibilities.
We have structures in place that support cooperative teamwork for both illness-related and preventive care: workflows, decision support, and a controlled substances policy. Our administrative structure is likewise built around teams and budgets and is prepared at the team level by members of the team who are led by a site director and clinical director.
Our compensation allows you to comfortably live in an area with both a great outdoor and cultural life. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, whose season runs from March through November, is highly regarded for both traditional drama and innovative productions. There is fine dining and diverse visual arts and musical performance scene. The Rogue River and small Cascade streams are nearby and there are numerous mountain lakes within an hour's drive of our valley. Additionally, we have a number of fine golf courses and an active community of endurance athletes, mountain bikers, and hikers who enjoy the extensive trail network. There are excellent public and private secondary educational opportunities in the area as well as the campus of Southern Oregon University.
- La Clinica encourages a work/life balance with full-time employees generally working a four-day week, with four weeks of paid vacation per year to start, in addition to a week of CME.
- Participation in the on-call rotation is optional, with additional compensation.
- We are a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) loan repayment site, with a medical HPSA score of 13.
Successful applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school and have completed a family medicine residency, with board certification or board eligibility. We prefer experience with low-income children and families and in migrant and community health. English language fluency is expected, and Spanish language proficiency is valued. Applicants must possess an active medical license (MD or DO). Applicants must also possess CPR certification and an active DEA license.
Apply here.
Women's Health Center
Full-Time| Exempt
Compensation:
Licensed - $67,080 - $92,040 | Sign-on Bonus of $6,000 based on a full-time position
Un-Licensed- $63,440 - $86-320 | Sign-on Bonus of $3000 based on a full-time position
Apply here.
"Working for La Clinica allows me to work in a great environment of cooperative and kind people who are as passionate and dedicated to our population as I am. Also, it gives me the opportunity for professional growth in this expanding field of integrated health care." - current La Clinica licensed professional counselor.
“The patients and the teammates are passionate about working with this underserved population. I’m fortunate to be able to be some individuals' first experience with mental health, and the peace that crosses their face when they know we are trying to help is a wonderful feeling.” - current La Clinica licensed professional counselor.
Since 1989, La Clinica has strived to improve the quality of life for the diverse communities we serve by providing culturally appropriate, accessible, and affordable quality health care. We serve all people in the Rogue Valley, especially those who face barriers to care. We commit to engaging everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way to maintain the dignity and value of all people. We do this work as a committed team that offers high-quality, prevention-focused services with an emphasis on wellness. Our organization maintains an HPSA rating of 20 and qualifies for National Health Scholars, National Health Service Corps, and other Loan Repayment Programs.
We are looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician to be part of our Women's Health Center team specializing in women's health across the lifespan. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (IBHC) is part of the health care team and works closely with the OB/GYN providers, certified nurse midwives, nurses, lactation consultants, and other team members targeting the emotional and physical well-being of women and their babies receiving care. The IBHC provides consultations to patients and other clinicians and recognizes, treats, and manages psychosocial and behavioral health challenges and conditions. The IBHC also provides targeted therapy for women coping with life stressors, mental health, and substance use concerns and works to connect them to more intensive behavioral health care when needed. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply; this health center serves many Spanish-speaking women.
- 4-hrs/month group and individual clinical supervision which meets licensing board requirements
- 2-hrs/month experiential didactics/case conferences with a PCBH focus
- 4-hrs/quarter shadowing psychiatric nurse practitioners learning behavioral health diagnostics
- Monthly offerings to shadow both internal and external continuum of care service providers
Training and experience in working in medical settings as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as experience providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions, are desired. Our ideal candidate is an innovative, flexible, independent worker open to supporting teams on behavioral health concerns at a clinic.
Responsibilities include the following:
- As a collaborator with La Clinica medical and dental providers, ensures delivery of comprehensive clinical services to primary care patients that target interventions to improve patient functioning, behavior, and clinical outcomes
- Responds to the referring provider’s referral concern or question and provide focused feedback in both written and verbal form
- Identifies and evaluates health risk behavior(s), assesses and diagnoses mental health and substance use conditions, develops care plans, and provides brief, targeted interventions to support optimum mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health
- Participates in offering stepped behavioral health care to patients, collaborating with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in La Clinica for psychiatric medication management needs, and referring to specialty mental health and substance use care when warranted.
- Supports team as needed around assessing and intervening for patients at risk of harming themselves or others, domestic violence. Identify a safety plan and refer to appropriate services.
- Participates in patient care staffing(s) with the clinical care team
- Provides clinical consultation and psycho-educational programs on behavioral health-related topics to staff, students, consumers, and other agencies as requested
- Participates in clinic and performance improvement meetings as well as in-service training opportunities
- May provide clinical supervision to unlicensed behavioral health clinicians and master’s degree students as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy, or Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to the area of work (EPIC)
Licensure
This position requires you to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
OR
A Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), an LPC Intern, or an LMFT Intern with the State of Oregon (we support Clinical Supervision). We will support you in becoming a registered associate and offer you clinical supervision toward licensure.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with psychosocial assessment, individual therapy, short-term, evidence-based counseling, and crisis intervention
- Experience working in the medical social work or community mental health field and knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health in the community healthcare system
- Experience working with health-related issues, substance abuse, and a history of trauma
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Efficient time management skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Able to de-escalate difficult situations
- Stress tolerance
Benefits Include the Potential for the Following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
- Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness Programs Such as Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
- Personal and Professional Development Seminars
- Loan Assistance Program with NHSC
Apply here.
Equity Statement:
At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. Criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be performed after any job offers. La Clinica is a drug free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Certified Medical Assistant
Full-Time and Part-Time available
Wage: $22.50-$30.50/hr (depending on experience and certification)
Apply here.
We have multiple openings for Certified Medical Assistants looking to be part of fast-paced Patient-Centered Primary Care teams. The Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a critical part of the primary care team and works closely with the primary care provider, nurses, wellness coach, and other team members.
Training and experience in working in primary care as part of a multidisciplinary team are desired. Our ideal candidate is an innovative, flexible, self-starting team member. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The role of the Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) is to act as a healthcare professional, performing clinical duties and managing administrative tasks.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Demonstrates competency in all areas of administrative and clinical duties of a Medical Assistant - Advanced
- Using computer applications and electronic health records to accurately update patient medical records
- Processing prescription refills as directed by a provider
- Supporting patients in scheduling and follow-up of medical appointments
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls or routes as appropriate
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Assisting the provider during exams/procedures
- Provides treatments including but not limited to vaccines, EKG’s and laboratory testing as ordered
- Give instructions/patient education to patients as instructed by the provider
- Maintains all patient and employee information as confidential following all HIPAA policies
Education and Experience:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent with Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – certified by the National Association of Medical Assistants (or other approved certification programs)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Able to type a minimum of 40 WPM
- Able to use basic computer software applications
Preferred:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one-two years of clinical experience in a medical office
- Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to the area of work (EPIC preferred)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
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Patient Service Representative - Medical
Full Time/ Hourly
Wage: $18.50-$24.25/hr. (depending on experience)
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Build your career at La Clinica, where our inclusive culture and encouraging teams support you to be your best.
Patient service representatives are champions for our patients. They welcome patients as guests to our office. They also collect information to guide their compassionate care experience. These employees connect the patient to our providers, medical assistants, and other team members. The ideal candidate loves interacting with patients and co-workers. They are organized and energetic. They have excellent communication skills and are excited about serving their community. If this is you, join us in delivering La Clinica’s mission. We serve the people who need us most through exceptional, affordable, and compassionate care, inspiring all those we touch to lead full and healthy lives.
Many La Clinica employees started their careers as patient service representatives with no healthcare experience. La Clinica leaders value each team member. They support healthy working relationships. Leaders deal with problems in a positive and honest way. To encourage your growth, we offer a medical assistant apprenticeship program, a dental assistant program, comprehensive benefits packages, easy access to wellness, personal and professional development workshops, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide paperwork and information, including verbal instructions on how to complete forms, to patients
- Accurately collect confidential, sensitive patient information used for federal grant reporting
- Enter data from completed paperwork into a computer database for charting and reporting
- Accurately assign payor source to each qualifying patient visit
- Assess all incoming patients toward determining eligibility for healthcare grants and services
- Check-in patients for scheduled appointments
- Coordinate with clinic staff to determine availability for non-scheduled care and make sure patients are seen in a timely manner
- Perform cash handling responsibilities including preparing receipts and collecting money for services, and preparing daily deposit
- Order and maintain inventory of forms and supplies
- Create and update forms, type and prepare correspondence, and maintain front office desk manual
- Follow workflows to capture activities to meet patient engagement standards as outlined in the APCM program
- Conduct outreach efforts to make sure patients stay connected to OHP (Oregon Health Plan) and La Clinica services
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or experience:
- Bilingual/bi-literate skills in English and Spanish required
- Minimum: High school diploma or GED
- Six months of work in a medical office setting or one-year experience in high volume direct public contact setting
- BLS healthcare provider (basic life support certification)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise, and positive outcomes in difficult interactions
- Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC)
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of adult learning models
Benefits Include the potential for the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary accident, short term disability, and critical illness insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with available company match
- Organization-paid standard life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness programs such as cooking, Zumba, yoga, and gardening
- Personal and professional development workshops
Equity Statement:
At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. A criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be performed after any job offers. La Clinica is a drug-free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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Successful candidates with 2 years of experience are eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $10,000 in moving expenses. 50% of bonus paid in the first check, remainder paid after one year of continuous employment.
We are searching for an experienced, dynamic Physician Assistant to join one of our primary care sites at La Clinica, a Federally Qualified Health Center, located in beautiful Southern Oregon. As a primary care medical home, we serve 30,000 patients annually throughout our six health care centers, 34-chair dental clinic, and mobile health center – a 40-foot converted RV. We are an innovative non-profit organization, with a focus on providing exceptional health care to all who have barriers to
care, and include integrative behavioral and dental health care in our practices.
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- Our Acute Care Clinic provides drop-in care for patients who are established at other La Clinica centers and for community members who have no other healthcare provider or who speak only Spanish. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries and related laboratory services.
- Birch Grove Health Center is a unique site that provides comprehensive medical care to patients with a history of mental health and/or substance use disorders. As a PCP within the Birch Grove Health Center, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with Mental Health providers, Substance Abuse providers, the Department of Human Services, Corrections and Court Systems, and other agencies working with patients specifically around mental health and/or substance use disorders. Preferred interest in Medication-Assisted Treatment and DEA X-waivered.
- Our Wellness Center is searching for integrative medicine providers to expand the current complementary offerings of Functional Medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, yoga, Zumba, and cooking classes. Also, a primary care medical home, this is a dynamic and innovative site, with a strong focus on holistic health and alternatives to classical western medicine.
- West Medford Health Center has a neighborhood health center feel, where a majority of our patients live in the immediate vicinity and walk to their medical home. Also providing comprehensive medical care to a large pediatric and adult population, this health center is located in one of our most impoverished Medford neighborhoods.
- Phoenix Health Center is our “mothership” – a large bustling primary care medical home that served as our sole site for many years. Located in south Medford, this primary care medical home continues to serve patients throughout the valley, from “birth to death.”
- Central Point Health Center is our northernmost primary care site, serving the small community of Central Point and beyond. This health center has an integrated dental suite in addition to the primary care offerings, and serves patients from “birth to death”, with a slightly larger geriatric population.
Our compensation allows you to comfortably live in an area with both a great outdoor and cultural life. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, whose season runs from March through November, is highly regarded for both traditional drama and innovative productions. There is fine dining and diverse visual arts and musical performance scene. The Rogue River and small Cascade streams are nearby, and there are numerous mountain lakes within an hour's drive of our valley. Additionally, we have a number of fine golf courses and an active community of endurance athletes, mountain bikers, and hikers who enjoy the extensive trail network. There are excellent public and private secondary educational opportunities in the area as well as the campus of Southern Oregon University.
La Clinica encourages a work/life balance with full-time employees generally working a four-day week, with four weeks of paid vacation per year to start, in addition to a week of CME. We are a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) loan repayment site, with a medical HPSA score of 13.
- Successful applicants must have graduated from an accredited school, with board certification.
- We prefer experience with low-income children and families and in migrant and community health. English language fluency is expected, and Spanish language proficiency is valued.
- Applicants must possess an active Oregon license.
- Applicants must also possess CPR certification and an active DEA license.
- Participation in the on-call rotation is optional, with additional compensation.
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Note to applicants: Oregon requires all healthcare employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exceptions. This requirement applies to all La Clinica employees.
La Clinica is a community health center that provides culturally appropriate, accessible, and affordable quality health care to diverse communities in Southern Oregon, focusing especially on people who face barriers to care. We operate seven neighborhood health centers, 17 school-based centers, and a mobile health center, providing primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health care, and wellness services. We use a team-based approach to all our work.
At our primary care centers, multi-disciplinary teams focus on providing excellent medical care and supporting our patients' emotional and social needs, both adults and children. These teams include physicians, family nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health coaches, nurses, medical assistants, registration and records clerks, and team leads. Each team has a clinical leader and a manager.
Our dynamic dental teams include dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, including expanded function dental assistants, sterile technicians, and office staff. They provide a full range of general dentistry with the goal of making our community a healthier place with less dental pain and disease.
As a federally qualified health center, La Clinica serves people who need us the most through exceptional, affordable, compassionate care.
La Clinica sites are National Health Service Corps certified so that health professionals may qualify for the NHSC substance use disorder workforce loan repayment program. All of La Clinica’s licensed staff members are deemed employees of the Public Health Services for medical malpractice coverage provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act. View details.
Working at La Clinica – answers to your questions
Visit our career center page to view all open positions. Find a position that looks right for you, click on the link to it, and follow the directions to apply.
Yes. To apply online, you need to create an online profile and complete an electronic La Clinica employment application. This helps us track and respond to applications as efficiently and effectively as possible. And it saves your information securely, making it easy for you to apply quickly if you see multiple jobs that fit your skills and interests.
If you have technical difficulties or need an accommodation, email us at recruitment@laclinicahealth.org.
Yes. Please apply for as many positions as you’d like. You will need to apply for each position individually, but your information will be saved based on your last submissions to make the process faster.
Not necessarily. Although some of our staff work in clinical positions that require a healthcare background, we have many entry-level positions and support employees in positions such as quality, data, IT, human resources, and administration that do not require previous work in health care. Our team can train you for your work in entry-level positions such as at our reception desks.
Yes, many opportunities are available for this. Please contact us at recruitment@laclinicahealth.org.
We ask that all our employees be able to speak English. Spanish is required for some but not all positions. Positions that require Spanish list that requirement in the education and/or experience sections of the job post.
If you have a degree from another country and are interested in a La Clinica position, please apply and we’ll let you know if we have questions.
La Clinica generally does not sponsor visas. La Clinica has sponsored visas in cases when it needs an employee with certain skills and a person with those skills needs a visa sponsor.
When you apply through our online portal, the hiring manager for the position gets a notification of your application and reviews it. That manager may wait to collect several applications before starting interviews or may interview applicants right away.
Yes, we have part-time openings. Some positions list that within the posting. If you don’t see the possibility of part-time work listed in the opening that interests you, please email us at recruitment@laclinicahealth.org and ask about the availability for that position.
We do not have fully remote positions. Our employees work at one of our health centers or at our Center for Learning and Innovation.
Yes. We have many employees who have started in entry-level positions and have grown into new roles. Here’s one example of how that growth can work.
Yes. This is a requirement of healthcare workers in Oregon, and because La Clinica is a healthcare employer, all our employees fall into this category. If you are unvaccinated, want to work at La Clinica, and are ready to be vaccinated, we can help with that.
La Clinica was created for residents who needed care and didn’t have access to it, and that approach guides us today. We serve about 30,000 patients annually in more than two dozen locations in Jackson County and proudly live our guiding motto: “We love our patients and enthusiastically treat them with the same care, respect, and dignity that we would our friends, family, and neighbors, because that’s who they are.”
Equity and diversity are two of La Clinica’s organizational values. We incorporate them in all we do. La Clinica has an equity, diversity, and inclusion director whose role is to ensure progress on these issues and an EDI Council of employees that recommends action within La Clinica.
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La Clinica offers
- Comprehensive health insurance: La Clinica covers an average of about 90% of employee plan premiums, and employees can choose to add family members.
- 403(b) retirement plan: La Clinica matches start at 1% and grow to 8% based on the employee's length of service.
- Paid time off: Hourly employees are eligible for two weeks of paid time off during their first year of service, and non-hourly employees are eligible for four weeks in the first year. All employees receive two "well-being" days annually, an anniversary day for every five years of service, and get eight paid holidays each year. La Clinica pays 100% of employee costs for Oregon paid leave program that offers 12 weeks of paid leave starting in September 2023.
- Sabbatical: La Clinica offers any employee the opportunity to take a three-month sabbatical, on approval, after seven years of service.
- Wellness classes and personal and professional development workshops: Employees are eligible for a wide variety of wellness and development curriculum at no cost, and these offerings are available to family members at half price. See thelearningwell.org.
- Career and educational assistance: La Clinica offers employee coaching, growth pathways that help employees achieve advancement goals, and a fund designed to cover employee educational expenses in certain roles.
- See other benefits here.
About Southern Oregon
The Rogue Valley region La Clinica serves is known for its great outdoor and cultural life. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland is highly regarded for both traditional drama and innovative productions on its indoor and outdoor stages. The music scene includes local and touring artists in many genres performing in outdoor amphitheaters, large theaters, wineries, and clubs. The valley also has a diverse visual arts scene. Southern Oregon University is in Ashland.
A growing food scene features options ranging from farmers markets to fine dining, and complements the region's many vineyards and wineries that produce award-winning wines. The Rogue and Klamath rivers are known for rafting and fishing. Numerous small Cascade streams and mountain lakes are found within an hour drive of our valley. The scenic Oregon coast is easily accessible. An extensive trail network caters to mountain bikers, hikers, and an active community of endurance athletes. The region is also home to a number of fine golf courses.