Vista Community Clinic

Community Health Specialist - Migrant Services

Req No.
2026-5023
Location
US-CA-Vista
Type
Regular Part-Time
Department
Community Health
Schedule
25hrs

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.

 

For eligible 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

Job Summary

Responsible for screening uninsured patients for potential insurance coverage and to connect eligible patients to a Certified Enrollment Counselor.  Also helps support whole patient care of all patients by scheduling in-reach appointments for needed medical services.

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide basic information and health education to groups and individuals in accordance with program guidelines and/or as directed
  • Provide health insurance information and education to patients, primary focusing on the uninsured
  • Assist patients to make appointments for new or renewal applications
  • Instruct patients on the documents necessary for the eligibility process
  • Assist patients to review their medical chart for needed clinical appointments
  • Conduct basic assessments/screenings of target population
  • Complete data collection forms
  • Compile and submit verbal and written reports
  • Demonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and services
  • Assist in developing a wide range of educational materials
  • 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
  • Required to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
  • Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
  • Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
  • Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
  • Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies
  • Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel

Pay Range

  • $21.00 - $23.00 Depending On Experience

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