Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers Employment Blog

Open Door Health Center Opportunities

 

Open Door Health Center (ODHC) is expanding!  ODHC ’s vision is to meet the health care needs of the low income and underserved in Southern Minnesota.  We do this by offering quality care that is culturally sensitive for our diverse community.

ODHC, a newly identified FQHC (federally qualified health center), currently serves 3,000 patients and plans to expand.  We offer the following opportunities:

·         Medical Director:  Your responsibilities include selection and management of provider staff; design and implementation of responsive programs; leadership of quality measurement and improvement initiatives; support of collaborative referral partnerships; and provision of direct patient care. The ideal candidate will be a B.C. family physician (OB optional) with a minimum of 5-7 years direct patient care experience and a previous leadership role.  An MPH, MBA or other advanced management education preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus. This position reports directly to the Executive Director as part of the executive management team. The ability to work as a physician and think like an executive, while supporting the mission, vision and values of ODHC are essential. 

 

·         Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:   As a NP/PA you will be an integral member of our provider team, providing quality primary care in a culturally-sensitive manner to our diverse patients.  Masters degree preferred with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience with family practice. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

 

·         Administrative Assistant:  Seeking a full-time administrative assistant to support the Executive Director.  Your responsibilities include writing reports and submitting data for purposes of regulatory oversight; preparing information for Board meetings; handling calls and filing.  Must be comfortable with technology and data.

The Open Door Team:  Our workplace is characterized by our passion for excellence, compassion for our patients, and our joy for our work.  You will be a valued member of a team that cares and makes a difference in our community.

 

ODHC is located in Mankato on the banks of the beautiful Minnesota River.  ODHC is only 70 minutes from southwest suburbs of Minneapolis.  A community of 50,000, Mankato hosts several colleges, a flourishing arts community, and award winning public and private schools.   Please forward your resume/c.v. and cover letter to HR.ODHC@PracticalLeadership.com or mail to ODHC, Attn:  HR at 309 Holly Lane, Suite 101, Mankato, MN  56001.  www.odhc.org

 

 

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

West Side Community Health Services, the largest community clinic in MN, is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our East Side Family Clinic (ESFC) in St. Paul. ESFC is a community clinic serving a diverse underserved population. Help serve the underserved and come join the dedicated professionals at our organization! As a NP/PA, you will be an integral team member and provide high quality comprehensive primary care in a respectful, culturally-sensitive manner.

Qualifications:

· Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

· Current Minnesota license/certification.

· Clinical experience with primary care clinic preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Hmong preferred.

Application Process:

Visit our website at www.westsidechs.org to learn more or apply today by sending your resume to Human Resources, West Side Community Health Services, 153 Cesar Chavez Street, St. Paul, MN 55107; fax 651-602-7517,or email us at hr@westsidechs.org. No phone calls please. AA/EEO

Nurse Practitioner

West Side Community Health Services, the largest community clinic in MN, is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to work 24 hours/week during the 42 week academic year with our Health Start program. Health Start, a national award winning program, provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary health care for adolescents in nine St. Paul public high school clinics and adolescent/OB services at the East Side Family Clinic in St. Paul. Come join our dedicated staff who help serve the underserved! As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:

· Provide holistic nursing and health and medical care to adolescents and diverse populations.

· Diagnose and manage acute episodic and chronic illnesses, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

· Gather subjective and objective health information, make assessments and develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans with clients.

· Conduct and interpret laboratory tests and prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.

· Teach and counsel individuals and groups.

Qualifications:

· Masters degree required.

· Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

· Active MN RN license.

· Prescription writing privileges/DEA Licensure.

· Minimum one year Nurse Practitioner experience with maternal/child health, adolescent health and/or OB/GYN preferred.

Application Process:

Visit our website at www.westsidechs.org to learn more or apply today by sending your resume to Human Resources, West Side Community Health Services, 153 Cesar Chavez Street, St. Paul, MN 55107; fax 651-602-7517,or email us at hr@westsidechs.org. No phone calls please. AA/EEO

Dentist - NorthPoint Health & Wellness

Dentist
Hennepin County Job Opportunity

At Hennepin County you can build a career in a stable organization, discover opportunities to learn, and challenge yourself in ways you've never imagined, in a positive work culture that truly embraces the essence of diversity.

Our dedication strengthens our community.

NorthPoint Health and Wellness, a state-of-the-art, multicultural, community based clinic seeks a Dentist to work in a busy, fast paced dental clinic. The 30 plus employees of this patient focused dental clinic serve a diverse, urban and under served client population. The mission of NorthPoint is “actively partnering for a healthier community.”

Position requires licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Dentist.

Hennepin County offers:
Meaningful, public service work
Lifetime career opportunities
Stability
A commitment to diversity

An impressive benefits package valued at an additional 55%* of salary. Benefits include health, dental, life and short/long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year in addition to paid time off, a defined benefit pension plan (PERA), retirement savings programs, trade time for fitness and many more. *Average percentage of Benefits value.

To view complete posting and apply on-line visit us at
www.hennepin.jobs

Strong Careers. Strong Communities.

Position (8NP423jh037) is open until 11/21/2008.

Recruiter contact: Jessica Huntington, 612-348-2597 or Jessica.Huntington@co.hennepin.mn.us