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Qualified applicants please submit resume
with salary history to:

Attn: Human Resources
United Health Centers
650 Zediker Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648

Toll Free: 800-775-2271
Telephone: 559-646-6900
Fax: 559-646-6906
Email: montesp@unitedhealthcenters.org
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Position: Physician
Location: Parlier/Mendota/Earlimart/Sanger/Kerman/Huron
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities: 
 To provide primary health care within the United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Inc.’s health Centers, including education, preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. To provide screening and triage of walk-in patients, as deemed necessary. To participate in the planning and management of health services of the United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Inc., as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer. This is to include participation in review of the quality care being rendered at United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Inc., the development of health care protocols and procedures, and the participation in the policy making within the Medical Department. Within the protocols developed physician assistant, Family Nurse Practitioners may exercise a wide range of clinical judgment. Specifically, the Family Nurse Practitioners are to provide health maintenance screening for children, pregnant patients, and adults, acute care for walk in patients, care for patients with chronic stable conditions.

Requirements: 
 1. Fulfill all the covenants of the Physician’s contract.
2. Provide primary health care within the Health Center, including educational, preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
3. Supervise nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, and other providers of health care, as necessary.
4. Assure that the health care provided by the Health Center is of the highest quality and consistent with established procedures and protocols.
5. Participate in the planning and management of health services of the Health Center as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.
6. Provide ongoing patient care to those registered patients of the Health Center who are hospitalized at the local community hospital, or who are patients in the local nursing homes, or arrange for such care.
7. Refer patients, when appropriate, to specialized institutions and /or physicians for diagnostic and therapeutic measures beyond the scope of services rendered at the Health Center. This includes but is not limited to surgery, diagnostic work-ups, specialized therapeutic regimes, etc.
8. Participate in medical staff training meetings as determined by the Chief Medical Officer. Participates in review of the quality of care being rendered at the Health Center, developing health care protocols and procedures, and the participant’s in policy making within the Medical Department.
9. Participates in continuing education, not less than 25 hours per year; or that required to meet levels required by certification, licensing or board organizations.
10. Practice medicine within the range and type of health care services offered by the Health Center.


Position: Pharmacist
Location: Mendota
Reports to: Director of Pharmacy
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities: 
 Directs and coordinates all pharmacy activities of assigned pharmacy. Supervise and coordinate activities of pharmacy personnel. Responsible for adherence to rules and regulations pertaining to administrative and professional policy of department. Maintains and adheres to the clinic Drug Formulary and encourages the use of the formulary system. Serves as drug consultant to the medical staff, medical personnel (nurses, MAs, etc.) as well as to patients. Initiates pharmacy staff meetings, etc. and recommends personnel actions (promotions, performance evaluations, etc.) to the Director of Pharmacy. Assists Director in planning and instruction of pharmacy student interns. Represent Director at Center staff meetings or other meetings as required. Develops strong community relations through day-to-day contact with community.

Requirements: 
 Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy; graduate from a Doctor of Pharmacy program preferred; must have current California pharmacy license; two to five years experience as a practicing clinical pharmacist preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Position: Clinic Manger
Location: Orange Cove and Sanger
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities: 
 Responsible for the professional and administrative work of the health centers day-to-day operations at assigned center by directing, supervising and coordinating staff to provide quality, cost-effective care. Prepares clinic budget, places controls over budget expenditure, etc. Represents the corporation for the purpose of dealing with licensing requirements and requirements of other regulatory agencies. Evaluates staff efforts, measures process and evaluates programs. Also participates in the evaluation of Quality Improvement. Maintains good and effective communication with the business units of the corporation, community organizations, and state and federal agencies.

Requirements: 
 AA or AS with course work in Business Administration, Health Science, or related field; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; minimum of three years experience in hospital or ambulatory care and must have knowledge of fundamental health care organizations and administration. Patient accounting with demonstrated above-standard performance; knowledge of benefits, covered services, billing and reimbursement procedures of all payer types, as well as working knowledge of the legal aspects of collection procedures, knowledge of medical, dental and billing terminology; knowledge of CHDP, SOFP, Presumptive and Managed Care Medi-Cal programs; experience and knowledge of online patient accounting systems with emphasis on clinical systems; demonstrated leadership experience and/or special projects motivating groups of people; person-to-person or via the telephone; ability to manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines; ability to keep neat and accurate files; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Position: Dental Assistant
Location: Earlimart
Reports to: Supervising Dentist
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities: 
 Provides general assistance to Dentist including preparation of patient and support during procedures. Assist in ensuring smooth patient flow.

Requirements: 
 High School diploma or GED required. Graduate from accredited Dental Assisting Program. X-Ray Certificate required. Six months prior experience as a Dental Assistant required. Basic typing skills and general skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Position: Registered Dietician
Location: Reedley/Orange Cove, Sanger/Parlier, Riverdale/Huron, or Kerman/Mendota
Reports to: WIC Nutrition Assistant Supervisor
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities: 
 Under general direction of the WIC Nutrition Assistant II, the Registered Dietitian II is responsible for conducting nutrition assessments and providing appropriate nutrition education sessions. Is responsible for the referrals, participant orientation, issuance of food instruments, scheduling appointments, answering telephones, income, residence, and category screening, certification documentation, nutritional assessment, nutrition education, development of individual education nutrition plan, nutrition counseling and prescription of food instruments. Assists in planning of nutrition education topics and outlines for classes.

Requirements: 
 B.A. or B.S. Degree from an accredited college in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of an internship in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the ADA, Registered Dietitian (RD). Education/training or work experience in computer basics and data entry. Ability to learn and understand ISIS Program Application. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively in interviewing, group education and one-to-one counseling, situations for levels 1-4 participants. Knowledge and understanding of and sensitivity to area minority groups and their socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures. Ability to make appropriate decisions regularly and organize work effectively, with limited supervision. Ability to provide effective assistance to paraprofessional staff.

Position: Breastfeeding Education Coordinator
Location: Reedley
Reports to: WIC Program Coordinator
Status: Part-time

Responsibilities: 
 Under the general direction of the WIC Program Coordinator, the WIC Breastfeeding Education Coordinator plans, administers and evaluates the delivery of the Breastfeeding Education Services of the WIC Program, by developing and implementing method and materials for teaching, provides staff training and assesses staff/WIC Participants Breastfeeding Education needs.

Requirements: 
 B.A. or B.S. Degree from and accredited college in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of an internship in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Registration with the commission on Dietetic Registration for ADA, Registered Dietitian (R.D.) In addition, Certified Lactation Educator (C.L.E.) preferred. Ability to work as a team member, communicate effectively, in writing and verbally. Ability to organize and present information on a one-to-one and/or group setting. Knowledge and experience in word processing/spreadsheet/e-mail application. Ability to plan and implement activities related to the delivery of Breastfeeding Education services in the WIC program. Oversees this process at all nine WIC sites. Skillful to organize work and perform it in a neat, thorough, effective manner, handling multiple projects, and meeting deadlines. Ability to learn quick and function under very limited supervision. Perform several tasks simultaneously and make responsible decisions according to established policies. Training new staff and current staff on methods used in delivery of Breastfeeding education services to WIC participants. Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to minority groups and their socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. Have knowledge of adult education philosophies and methods, individual education techniques, infant development related to nutrition, breastfeeding education techniques and customer service. Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred and Valid California Driver’s License required.

Position: Nutrition Education Coordinator
Location: Reedley
Reports to: WIC Program Coordinator
Status: Part-time

Responsibilities: 
 Under the general direction of the WIC Program Coordinator, the WIC Nutrition Education Coordinator plans, administers and evaluates the delivery of the Nutrition Education Services of the WIC Program, by developing and implementing methods and materials for teaching, provides staff training and assesses staff/WIC Participants Nutrition Education needs.

Requirements: 
 B.A. or B.S. Degree from an accredited college in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of an internship in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the ADA, Registered Dietitian (RD).

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Local travel is required for most of these positions to our sites located throughout the Central Valley. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our staff as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.