Vista Community Clinic

Community Health Specialist

Req No.
2025-4787
Location
US-CA-Lake Elsinore
Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Community Health
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday as Needed.

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

 

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

 

 Benefits include:
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits 
✅ Medical, dental, vision
✅ Company-paid life insurance 
✅ Flexible spending accounts 
✅ 403(b) retirement plan 

Why VCC?

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic information on health topics as directed by Supervisor
  • Conduct comprehensive outreach (and/or in-reach) in local area, and refer individuals to program grant activities and/or clinic
  • Complete appropriate paperwork
  • Conduct basic assessments/screenings of target population
  • Complete data collection forms
  • Participate in health fairs and other community events
  • Track incentive cards
  • Demonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and services
  • Meet minimal requirements of program objectives
  • Database entry
  • Attend meetings, as needed
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops
  • Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization
  • Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications

Minimum

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum two years' experience in community education, child development, health education and/or community engagement 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation with minimum two years' driving experience
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally with target population and all levels personnel staff in an appropriate manner
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
  • Ability to track and manage time effectively 
  • Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

$21.00 - $23.00 DOE

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