Acupuncturist (Part-Time and/or Full-Time) - Marin Community Clinics

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

The licensed Acupuncturist will work as part of a comprehensive, integrated care team to provide comprehensive acupuncture services and treat pain in the diverse Marin Community Clinics (MCC) patient population. This includes working with individuals and in group settings. The Licensed Acupuncturist provides related health education for MCC patients.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time or full-time available.
• Positon is required to go to multiple MCC clinics within Marin County.

• Provides medically necessary acupuncture, consults, assesses and tSavereats when requested/authorized by family physicians/specialists.
• Utilizes acupuncture to stimulate certain points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions.
• May utilize needles, manual therapies, acupressure, and thermal therapies as within L.A.c scope of practice.
• Provides an accurate diagnosis, supported by medical findings based on standardized examination and techniques generally accepted by the medical community including TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Western diagnostic techniques.
• Performs routine evaluation, management and treatment services.
• Educates patients on appropriate therapeutic exercises, qi exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and other self-care activities per the L.A.c scope of practice.
• When applicable, conducts dietary and nutritional counseling per the LAC scope of practice.
• Identifies ways to improve the care of patients, and makes recommendations to the Chief Medical Officer, Site Medical Director(s), and Internal Quality Improvement Committee.
• Participates in quality improvement of the program in conjunction with other services offered.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Masters or post-baccalaureate certificate/diploma from an accredited school. 
• Current license to practice as an L.A.c issued by the California Board of Acupuncture.
• Certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine a plus.
• Must have active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience working in a community health center and/or providing acupuncture in a community acupuncture model desired. 
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Records a plus. 

Required Skills and Abilily:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills with a service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer and personal service perspective.
• Basic understanding of therapy and counseling.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have the ability to see up close with or without vision correction.
• Must possess the ability to communicate and comprehend information.
• Must possess the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Benefits:

Our mission informs our approach to your benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including current booster as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series and early boosters, but have not received the most recent booster, you will be required to get the most recent booster and mask until completed.

MCC is an equal opportunity employer.  We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.