Job Description
Job Description
Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more.
Why MACT Health Care Inc?
Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that’s not just an idea—it’s our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you’ll enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
- 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
- Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
- Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
- Competitive Salary of $87,942- $100,651 annually
Who you are:
We are seeking a motivated Acupuncturist for a Full Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the Acupuncturist provides pain management, wellness, and recovery in alignment with Acupuncture standards. The Acupuncturist will:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within the California scope of practice
- Document all assessments, treatments, progress, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, chiropractors, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional treatment environment in compliance with infection-control and clinic standards
- Participate in care coordination, case discussions, and quality improvement activities as needed
- Educate patients on wellness practices, nutrition, stress management, exercise, and lifestyle modifications that support treatment goal
- Recognize and appropriately refer patients whose medical conditions require additional evaluation or treatment by another healthcare provider
- Maintain current California licensure, complete required continuing education, and adhere to all professional and ethical standard
- Assist with community outreach, health education workshops, and wellness initiatives when requested
What you need:
- Current, valid, and unrestricted California Acupuncturist license (L.Ac.) issued by the California Acupuncture Board
- Graduation from a California Acupuncture Board-approved educational and training program, or completion of an approved tutorial program, or equivalent foreign education/training meeting Board standards
- Successful passage of the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination (CALE) — California does not accept NCCAOM certification or out-of-state licenses for reciprocity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments within the MACT organization.
- Experience with automated data systems and EHR, NextGen preferred.
- Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.
- Current BLS/ALS certificate
- Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
- Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
- Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).
The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.
AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:
MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.