Full-Time
Internal Medicine Physician
Asian Health Services
201-500 employees
Inclusive primary care with community services
Compensation Overview
$290k - $294.1k/yr
Oakland, CA, USA
In Person
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- Must have a valid California Physician/Surgeon license.
- Must have current board certification or be board eligible in the specialty.
- Must have interest and commitment to serve the Asian community.
- Must have a primary care specialty such as pediatrics or family practice.
- Provide medical care to patients.
- Provide health maintenance and preventive health care.
- Evaluate and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
- Provide health education to patients.
- Perform basic interpretation of electrocardiograms and laboratory values.
- Supervise physician assistants, mid-level practitioners, nurses, residents, and students in the care they provide.
- Assist with triaging phone calls and drop-in visits.
- Participate in 24-hour on-call and hospitalization responsibilities as agreed.
- Assist in maintaining and facilitating smooth clinic operations.
- Assist with utilization review and medical quality assurance as requested by the Medical Director.
- Review patient charts and discuss patient disposition.
- Participate in designated projects delegated by the Medical Director.
- Assist in planning and conducting an in-service training program for interns, residents, and technical staff.
- Assume administrative work as requested by the Medical Director.
- Carry out health advocacy measures according to overall health advocacy plans.
- Serve as a facilitator in the health advocacy process.
- Take initiative in discovering more effective means of conducting health advocacy work with patients.
- Proficiency in an Asian language such as Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Tagalog.
- Experience working in the Asian community.
Asian Health Services provides health, social, and advocacy support for people regardless of income, insurance, language, or culture. It runs primary care clinics and extends care beyond the clinic through community programs, aiming at whole patient health. Its offerings include prenatal wellness classes for expectant moms, IT classes for seniors, and monthly food distribution, all designed to reach people where they are. Unlike providers that focus only on clinical visits, Asian Health Services connects medical care with social and community services to address broader needs. The goal is to improve overall well-being and equity by making health and support services accessible to diverse communities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 California budget added $30 million for Stop the Hate, supporting Community Healing Unit.
- Fall 2025 newsletters show active Medi-Cal, Covered California, and vaccine enrollment demand.
- AHS still maintained 27 open jobs in May 2026, signaling ongoing operational investment.
What critics are saying
- SEIU 1021 reported July 2025 staffing crisis, six-month waitlists, and referral delays.
- Bradford v. Asian Health Services still exposes 2023 breach liabilities and reputational damage.
- Community Healing Unit funding ends in 2026, threatening hate-violence services and advocacy capacity.
What makes Asian Health Services unique
- Oakland Chinatown roots and multilingual care serve low-income Asian immigrants with limited English.
- New San Leandro Dental, Wellness, and Teaching Center broadens integrated whole-person care.
- 2025 HRSA recognition validates clinical quality, health outcomes, and health IT performance.
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Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
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Long-Term Disability Insurance
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