Lead Primary Care Provider - Healthcare for the Unhoused (Bilingual)

Mission Neighborhood Health Center•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in providing Life-Changing Care at our Resource Center for the Unhoused. Full-time preferred but will accept candidates that can work at least 24 hours per week. 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 seeking an experienced, bilingual Lead Primary Care Provider—Physician (MD or DO), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant—to join our team at Mission Neighborhood Resource Center, which serves the unhoused community in the Mission District. The medical clinic consists of 4 exam rooms with 1-2 medical providers working at a time, a dedicated RN, MA's trained in phlebotomy, and part-time support of substance abuse counselor and behavioral health. The clinic is collocated with additional services at the MNRC Drop-in center, which include case management, support groups, shower facilities, lockers, laundry, food support, and referrals for lodging and housing.

Requirements

California-licensed MD or DO with Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, Adult/Geriatric NP, Family NP, or PA with adult medicine training
Fluent in Spanish (required)
Three years of post-graduate clinical experience in primary care (can include residency programs)
Experience with underserved populations, including significant work with unhoused populations.

Responsibilities

Care for unhoused patients with attention to assessing and addressing social determinants of health
Care for transgender and gender diverse patients, including managing gender-affirming hormones
Care for patients with serious psychiatric disease, including managing antipsychotic medications, and for patients who need a higher level of mental health care, bridging and coordinating care with mental health specialists
Care for patients with substance use disorders, including providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Treatment and prevention of STIs, including HIV-prevention via PrEP
Maintain accurate documentation of all services and communications in patient medical records in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care
Monitor laboratory results and patient communications within the electronic health record promptly and effectively
Engage in quality improvement initiatives, management activities, continuing education, peer review, and other patient care programs mandated by regulatory, grant, and clinic requirements
Collaborate with specialists and hospitalists/residents regarding outpatient referrals and patient care plans, adhering to Health Center protocols, and providing continuity of care in transitions between inpatient and outpatient care
Complete billing encounters promptly
Advocate for health equity and culturally responsive care
Participate in organizational leadership meetings and serve as a liaison between RC clinic and organizational leadership (this position is 80% Clinical, 20% Administrative)
Supervise and provide consultations for other medical providers in the clinic (currently one full-time NP)

Benefits

MNHC is a pre-approved site for many loan repayment programs.
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