Acupuncturist

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$45.27 - $55.67 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. 

We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services. 

Integrated Clinical Services provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Our vision is to provide services that are integrated and connected to promote optimal health and well being through interdisciplinary team based care. The Primary Care Division assesses need and develops services that strive to deliver timely access and promote racial equity through culturally appropriate care, health screening, and treatment of chronic illness. A primary focus of our services is on prevention, education, and shared decision making to promote well-being. Clients are seen in geographically dispersed sites throughout Multnomah County. The Acupuncturist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team evaluating clients concerns, developing a plan of care, and providing acupuncture treatment as well as further coordination of care for clients referred for acupuncture services. In addition, the acupuncturist serves as a program specialist, working closely with clinic leadership to coordinate various aspects of the acupuncture program, including revenue, referrals, supplies, and scheduling. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

As the Acupuncturist, other duties include:

Indirect Clinical Services

• Educate students, providers, staff, and patients about acupuncture services and current evidence. 

• Effectively collaborate with various teams to ensure we are maximizing reimbursement opportunities.

• Assist clinic leadership with updating or creating policies and procedures (as needed) pertaining to the practice of acupuncture Traditional East Asian Medicine. Collaborate with clinic leadership and staff to effectively integrate acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine services into the FQHC primary care setting. 

• Design and oversight of acupuncture treatment plans as well as a full range of acupuncture services. 

• Submit client referrals and requests for acupuncture devices, materials and appliances available and commonly used by the acupuncture profession. 

• Documents information related to client care in the electronic health record including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, response to treatment, plan of care, and client education. 

• Documents appropriate coding for each client encounter. 

• Collaborates as needed with referrals, billing, and/or coding staff when clarifications or corrections are needed. 

• Timely closure of notes and management of electronic health record in-basket. 

• Provides information regarding the client consultation to other health care providers. 

• As a member of an interdisciplinary team, participates in care team meetings. 

• Work with clinic leadership and infection preventionist to ensure that infection control and other regulatory measures for acupuncture practice are in place and updated per professional standards and regulatory bodies (i.e. current version of Clean Needle Technique Manual published by Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, OSHA, Joint Commission). 

• Work with and assist front desk staff and clinic leadership to maintain or establish consistent scheduling procedures for acupuncture as well as adjust scheduling templates. 

Direct Client Care

• Provide care with acupuncture and East Asian medicine to a diverse and medically underserved patient population. 

• Primary conditions treated include chronic and acute pain, mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, and other related concerns. 

• Emphasis is on integrative medicine and evidence-based care through a patient-centered, trauma-informed lens. 

• Provide care for all ages. 

• Analyze medical history and physical findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan with acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine, Western medicine paradigms. 

• Set treatment plans with clients to include treatment frequency, prioritization of concerns or pains. 

• Develop the plan with the client on how the client can communicate concerns or questions between treatment appointments. 

• Monitor the accuracy of needle placement during treatment. 

• Connect clients to clinic or other staff for insurance or payment options. 

• Coordinate patient care with other health professionals, and monitor patients for concerning symptoms that would require timely referral back to the primary care medical team.

Client Education:

• Advises clients regarding evidence-based lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care. 

• Provide information about the history and benefits of acupuncture to new clients, including expected results and possible responses or reactions to treatment. 

• Share information about aspects of traditional East Asian medical theory, including actions and indications for acupuncture points as relevant to the treatment plan.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Someone with good professional boundaries, excellent communication skills, able to work effectively and with a great deal of sensitivity with people who have experienced trauma

• Someone who can speak equally well to both the strengths and limitations of acupuncture and East Asian medicine and understands (or can learn) how to effectively coordinate with the primary care team and other MCHD professionals to ensure the patient has access to the best possible care

• An experienced and adaptable provider who can adjust quickly to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment in the midst of providing consistently calming, relaxing, effective acupuncture care to clients

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection processpage.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND

Experience: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 

Other Required Qualifications: 

• BLS CPR Certification

• Graduated from an acupuncture program that satisfies the standards of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or an equivalent accreditation body

• Current certification in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Acupuncturist, through the Oregon Medical Board

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible and major program development, policy analysis, or program compliance/monitoring and evaluation experience.

• Experience working in a primary care setting and / or experience collaborating with primary care providers and healthcare workers to optimize patient care

• Experience working in high-volume patient care settings

• Experience in safety net or public health settings working with marginalized communities

• Experience working with interpreters

• Bilingual English / Spanish 

• Working knowledge of acupuncture billing, coding, and insurance coverage in Oregon (especially Oregon Medicaid) and ability to collaborate with clinic staff and leadership to ensure we are maximizing revenue

• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) to document patient care, appropriately code acupuncture encounters, and coordinate patient care

• Comfort with care coordination and connecting clients to additional services

• Knowledge / proficiency in acupuncture research and current evidence

• Experience in teaching or presenting about acupuncture and traditional East Asian Medicine

• Knowledge of (and experience coaching patients with regards to) evidence-based lifestyle changes 

• Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.

• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: 

• Demonstrate your experience leading multicultural and diverse teams; and

• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and

• Why you are interested in the position.

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Information page.  

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Christopher Bogan

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 4389901

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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