Job Description

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco.  The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Acupuncturist role. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is a Regular, Full Time, Exempt role with a starting salary range of $92,208 to $101,490 with full benefits. 

Primary Objective:
The Acupuncturist will provide specialized care within MNHC integrated primary care, focusing on delivering acupuncture services to support the physical and emotional well-being of MNHC patients. The role involves seeing approximately 1.5 patients per hour, ensuring quality care that aligns with the MNHC mission and values. The Acupuncturist will work closely with other providers and clinical staff to ensure collaborative and culturally centered care.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform acupuncture treatments, including initial assessments and follow-up care, based on each patient’s unique condition and medical history.
• Sees an average of 1.5 patients per hour, providing personalized and high-quality treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Develop and execute treatment plans in collaboration with the broader clinical team to ensure integrated primary care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient in the EHR (Epic)
• Educate patients on the benefits of acupuncture, lifestyle modifications, and holistic health practices that can enhance treatment outcome.
• Provide guidance and referrals to other services within MNHC as needed.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, legal regulations, and ethical standards of care.
• Participate in regular team meetings, case discussions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Support community outreach and wellness programs to educate and inform the public, community partners and other providers about acupuncture and holistic care.
• Serves in committees, quality improvement meetings and other interdisciplinary work teams
• Performs other related duties as required and in support of the Wellness Center

Qualifications
Education

• A degree or certification in Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as an Acupuncturist in the state of California
• Certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) preferred.
• Much be bilingual (Spanish)

Experience

• 1 year of post-graduate professional experience in acupuncture required.

Skills & Abilities 

• Strong knowledge of acupuncture theory and practice, including traditional medicine and related modalities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrative primary care.
• Proficient in maintaining detailed and accurate medical records.
• Culturally sensitive and committed to providing care to underserved communities.

As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to meet specific immunization standards. Documentation of current immunizations, including Varicella, TDAP, COVID-19, MMR, and Hepatitis B, as well as TB test results valid within the last two (2) years must be submitted before the start date. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a delayed start or withdrawal of the job offer.

​​​​​​​To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at  . We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:

• Employee incentive program of up to $4,000 every year
• Annual 4% COLA increase
• 401(k) retirement savings plan includes a company contribution
• Vacation: 3 weeks annually (increases to 4 weeks after 5 years)
• Paid educational leave: 40 hours annually
• Medical insurance: zero out-of-pocket expense under the base plan
• Dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Life insurance includes a free basic policy with an optional voluntary plan
• Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays, a birthday holiday, two floating holidays and 12 sick days per year
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits

Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce . We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours,

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