City and County of San Francisco
Acupuncturist 2565 Department of Public Health 160505
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
San Francisco Health Network Community Primary Care (SFHN CPC) division is hiring part-time 2565 Acupuncturists.
Essential Duties Under the direction of the lead acupuncturist and acupuncturist medical supervisor, the acupuncturist works within an organized system for the delivery of health care in association with other members of the health care team and performs specialized duties in clinical settings. Care may be delivered in individual and/or group visits.
Performs intake evaluation of clients for acupuncture treatment. Develops treatment plans and provides acupuncture treatment to clients.
Keeps charts of treatments and discharges patients from treatment. Maintains records for services rendered.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary health team, collaborates with other staff in working with clients. Engages in mutual consultation with staff physicians regarding medical and psychiatric issues.
Provides in-service training to staff regarding cases appropriate for acupuncture referral. Participates in staff and intake meetings.
Performs related duties, including counseling of clients. Provides information, education, and publicity to the public regarding acupuncture services.
Maintains acupuncture equipment and inventory of supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Location Any San Francisco Health Network Primary Care Clinic including but not limited to: Castro-Mission Health Center, Chinatown Public Health Center, Community Health Programs for Youth, Curry Senior Center, Family Health Center, Maxine Hall Health Center, Ocean Park Health Center, Potrero Hill Health Center, Richard Fine People’s Clinic, Silver Avenue Family Health Center, Southeast Family Health Center, Tom Waddell Urban Health Center, Ward 86.
Schedule / Shift 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday-Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Qualifications Requires possession of a current, valid license to practice acupuncture issued by the California Acupuncture Board.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Desired Qualifications
Lived and/or work experience with Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) populations
Ambulatory care experience in an urban environment serving diverse, low-income populations experiencing complex medical and psychosocial challenges.
Understanding of how systemic racism, white supremacy, and other forms of bias affect patient engagement, retention, and health outcomes.
Sensitivity to and experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary team-based care and one or more of the following: trauma-informed care, health care for the homeless, harm reduction, or chronic care management models.
Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish.
Flexibility to serve patients at multiple different clinical sites and commitment to meeting network productivity goals.
Ability to work with staff from diverse social and economic backgrounds with respect, understanding, and teamwork – including and especially staff from non-clinical disciplines.
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks concurrently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to reducing health disparities and actively contributing to our goal to become an anti-racist organization.
Important Note Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Application Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at https://careers.sf.gov. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or 628-271-6839.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Essential Duties Under the direction of the lead acupuncturist and acupuncturist medical supervisor, the acupuncturist works within an organized system for the delivery of health care in association with other members of the health care team and performs specialized duties in clinical settings. Care may be delivered in individual and/or group visits.
Performs intake evaluation of clients for acupuncture treatment. Develops treatment plans and provides acupuncture treatment to clients.
Keeps charts of treatments and discharges patients from treatment. Maintains records for services rendered.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary health team, collaborates with other staff in working with clients. Engages in mutual consultation with staff physicians regarding medical and psychiatric issues.
Provides in-service training to staff regarding cases appropriate for acupuncture referral. Participates in staff and intake meetings.
Performs related duties, including counseling of clients. Provides information, education, and publicity to the public regarding acupuncture services.
Maintains acupuncture equipment and inventory of supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Location Any San Francisco Health Network Primary Care Clinic including but not limited to: Castro-Mission Health Center, Chinatown Public Health Center, Community Health Programs for Youth, Curry Senior Center, Family Health Center, Maxine Hall Health Center, Ocean Park Health Center, Potrero Hill Health Center, Richard Fine People’s Clinic, Silver Avenue Family Health Center, Southeast Family Health Center, Tom Waddell Urban Health Center, Ward 86.
Schedule / Shift 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday-Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Qualifications Requires possession of a current, valid license to practice acupuncture issued by the California Acupuncture Board.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Desired Qualifications
Lived and/or work experience with Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) populations
Ambulatory care experience in an urban environment serving diverse, low-income populations experiencing complex medical and psychosocial challenges.
Understanding of how systemic racism, white supremacy, and other forms of bias affect patient engagement, retention, and health outcomes.
Sensitivity to and experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary team-based care and one or more of the following: trauma-informed care, health care for the homeless, harm reduction, or chronic care management models.
Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish.
Flexibility to serve patients at multiple different clinical sites and commitment to meeting network productivity goals.
Ability to work with staff from diverse social and economic backgrounds with respect, understanding, and teamwork – including and especially staff from non-clinical disciplines.
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks concurrently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to reducing health disparities and actively contributing to our goal to become an anti-racist organization.
Important Note Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Application Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at https://careers.sf.gov. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst at hanz.pagao@sfdph.org or 628-271-6839.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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