What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acupuncturist (bilingual) position at Mission Neighborhood Health Center?
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 with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities.
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 $75,400 to $83,000 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
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)
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical acupuncture experience preferred, ideally within a community healthcare or integrative medicine setting.
- 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 provide documentation of current immunizations before the start date, including COVID-19 and TB test results valid within the last two (2) years. 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 www.mnhc.org. We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:
- Medical Insurance – MNHC pays 90-100% based on plan
- Dental and Vision Insurance – free to employee
- Life Insurance – free basic policy plus voluntary option
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health & dependent care expenses
- Commuter benefits for public transportation expenses
- Vacation – 2 weeks (3 weeks after 5 yrs; 4 weeks after 8 yrs)
- 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday and 12 Sick Days each year
- 40 hours Paid Educational Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contribution
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.
Salary : $75,400 - $83,000
