Who We Are:

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

• We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with emphasis on prevention of disease, and promotion of health.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health.
• Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients.
• Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed.  
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.
• Performs minor procedures as qualified.
• Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records following Neighborhood Health Center coding standards. 
• Displays sensitivity to the populations served.
• Contributes professional medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff.
• Provides oversight of support staff with respect to individual patient management.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.  
• Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.