Careers

Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Addiction and Mental Health Therapist to join our dedicated healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide clinical behavioral health services in a manner that upholds the health center's mission, quality standards and results in improved health outcomes, overall satisfaction and compliance to operational and fiscal capacity of the health center. The therapist will play a vital role in promoting recovery, resilience, and overall well-being for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health counseling, including individual and group therapy.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized training in addiction, anger management, or trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, adolescents, and adults.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
• Bilingual abilities or experience working in multicultural settings.

Description:  The Staff Physician works as the leader of the patient care team by performing a variety of direct patient services. Patient care responsibilities include patient assessment, determination of diagnosis, development and execution of a treatment plan, and monitoring patient progress.

Qualifications:  

• Graduation from an accredited Allopathic or Osteopathic medical school recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board with a MD or DO degree.
• Maintain a current and unrestricted licensure to practice in the state of Arkansas.
• Maintain a valid DEA certificate.
• Have sufficient knowledge and experience to competently perform the duties of this position.
• Can relate with effectiveness to patients and other providers of the community health center.
• CPR, PALS (as appropriate), and ACLS training is required and should be kept current.

Description:

The Mid-Level Provider is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant that works as a part of the patient care team performing a variety of direct patient care services. Patient care responsibilities include patient assessment, determination of diagnosis, development and execution of a treatment plan, and monitoring patient progress. Join our mission to improve health and wellness across the Arkansas Delta. Competitive pay, benefits and loan repayment available.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited a Physician Assistant program recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board or an accredited Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• Maintain a current certification and unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• Maintain a valid DEA certificate and prescribing authority for the state of Arkansas.
• Have sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.
• Must have the ability to relate with effectiveness to patients and other providers and staff of the community health center.
• BLS/CPR, PALS (as required) and ACLS training are required and should be kept current.
• Have a valid collaboration agreement in place with a supervising EAFHC physician.

Description:

We are seeking a compassionate physician to provide care for patients with HIV and Hepatitis C in a community health setting. Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Join our mission to improve health and wellness across the Arkansas Delta. Competitive pay, benefits and loan repayment available.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Allopathic or Osteopathic medical school recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board with a MD or DO degree.
• Maintain a current and unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• Maintain a valid DEA certificate
• Have sufficient knowledge and experience to competently perform the duties of this position.
• Have the ability to relate with effectiveness to patients and other providers of the community health center.
• CPR, PALS (as appropriate), and ACLS training is required and should be kept current.

Description: This full-time position is responsible for organizing, reviewing, and maintaining patient medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and timely access to essential healthcare information.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, along with knowledge of medical terminology and medical records procedures. This position plays an important role in supporting healthcare providers, maintaining accurate patient documentation, and ensuring compliance with established medical records policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical and dental fields.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two years of medical records experience required.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Description: This full-time position is responsible for assisting dentists during patient examinations and treatments, preparing patients and treatment areas, maintaining dental instruments and equipment, and supporting the delivery of quality dental care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and organizational skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This position plays an important role in ensuring patients receive professional, efficient, and compassionate dental services.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dental Assistant license or graduation from a dental assisting school.
• High school graduate.
• Ability to greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to assist with dental appointment scheduling, cancellations, and assigned administrative or medical duties in the absence of the dentist.

Description: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide clinical behavioral health services in a manner that upholds the health center’s mission and quality standards, and results in improved health outcomes, overall satisfaction, and compliance to the operational and fiscal capacity of the health center.

Qualifications:

• One of the following: Master’s degree in social work or related field, with a minimum of two years experience as a therapist and a current license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or working toward licensure); or a Doctoral degree in psychology, with a minimum of two years experience as a therapist and a current license to practice as a Psychologist (or working toward licensure).
• Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems in a primary care setting. Substance abuse experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.

Description:

The LPN works as part of a care team and assists the physicians; provides nursing and counseling skills to patients and performs other procedures. The LPN is involved in continuous Quality Improvement practices and measures in which the practice focus is based on a Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

Qualifications:

• Valid LPN license and certification
• Graduate of a licensed, accredited institution
• Able to counsel and reinforce teaching to patients
• Ability to evaluate and initiate procedures

Description:

The Certified Medical Assistant supports physicians as part of the care team by assisting with patient care, counseling, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Ability to greet people and be courteous
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) required
• Completion of continuing education credits as required for Medical Assistant certification

Description:

The Clinical RN works as part of a care team and assists the physicians; provide nursing and counseling skills to patients, and other procedures.

Qualifications:

• Able to counsel and reinforce teaching to patients.  Ability to evaluate and initiate procedures.
• Graduate of a licensed accredited institution.
•  Licensed and certified by Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certified

• Description: This full-time position is responsible for assisting dentists during patient examinations and treatments, preparing patients and treatment areas, maintaining dental instruments and equipment, and supporting the delivery of quality dental care.

  The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and organizational skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This position plays an important role in ensuring patients receive professional, efficient, and compassionate dental services.

  Qualifications:

  • Registered Dental Assistant license or graduation from a dental assisting school.
  • High school graduate.
  • Ability to greet patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to assist with dental appointment scheduling, cancellations, and assigned administrative or medical duties in the absence of the dentist.

Description: Provide clinical behavioral health services in a manner that upholds the health center’s mission and quality standards, and results in improved health outcomes, overall satisfaction, and compliance to the operational and fiscal capacity of the health center.

Qualifications:

• • Master’s degree in social work, or related field, with a minimum of two years of experience as a therapist and a current license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or working toward licensure).
  • Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems in a primary care setting.
  • Preferably substance abuse experience but not required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.

Description: The Certified Medical Assistant/Laboratory Assistant works as an integral member of the healthcare team, providing clinical, laboratory, and patient support services to assist providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position performs a variety of clinical duties, including assisting with patient examinations and procedures, providing basic nursing support and patient education, performing venipuncture and electrocardiograms (EKGs), collecting and processing specimens, and conducting CLIA-waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing within the scope of certification and training.

Qualifications:

• • High school graduate
  • Ability to greet people and be courteous
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) required.
  • Completion of continuing education credits as required for Medical Assistant certification
  • Specialized training or on the job training with documentation of experience in the laboratory field.
  • CPR certified

Description: The Mid-Level Provider is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant that works as a part of the patient care team performing a variety of direct patient care services. Patient care responsibilities include patient assessment, determination of diagnosis, development and execution of a treatment plan, and monitoring patient progress. Join our mission to improve health and wellness across the Arkansas Delta. Competitive pay, benefits and loan repayment available.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited a Physician Assistant program recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board or an accredited Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• Maintain a current certification and unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• Maintain a valid DEA certificate and prescribing authority for the state of Arkansas
• Have sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.
• Must have the ability to relate with effectiveness to patients and other providers and staff of the community health center.
• BLS/CPR, PALS (as required) and ACLS training are required and should be kept current.
• Have a valid collaboration agreement in place with a supervising EAFHC physician

Description: The LPN works as part of a care team and assists the physicians; provide nursing and counseling skills to patients, and other procedures. The LPN is involved in continuous Quality Improvement practices and measures in which the practice focus is based on a Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

Qualifications:

• Valid LPN license and certification
• Graduate of a licensed accredited institution
• Able to counsel and reinforce teaching to patients
• Ability to evaluate and initiate procedures

Description:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for accurately dispensing medications while ensuring compliance with prescriptions, applicable laws, regulations, and pharmacy policies. The Staff Pharmacist counsels patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other medication-related concerns to promote safe and effective treatment.

The Staff Pharmacist collaborates with healthcare providers to verify prescriptions, address medication-related concerns, and recommend appropriate therapy adjustments when necessary. This position also provides oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians, assists with inventory management, and helps ensure the pharmacy maintains compliance with organizational policies and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Be able to communicate with all levels of all socio-economic patients.
• Have a clear knowledge of the administration of drugs.
• BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution.  Board certification by National Board of Pharmacy with one year internship.

Description:

The pharmacy technician prepares prescriptions and provides other health-care products under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Current Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy licensure for Pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification or the capacity to attain one within one year of employment.
• Ability to input data on the computer.
• Be able to read prescriptions including recognizing medication names and directions for use.
• Good communication skills with other medical team members and patients.

Description:

The Acute Primary Care Provider is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant that works as a part of the patient care team performing a variety of direct patient care services. Patient care responsibilities include patient assessment, determination of diagnosis, development and execution of a treatment plan, and monitoring patient progress.

Qualifications:

• • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board or an accredited Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
  • Maintain a current certification and unrestricted licensure to practice in the State of Arkansas.
  • Maintain a valid DEA certificate and prescribing authority for the state of Arkansas
  • Have sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.
  • Must have the ability to relate with effectiveness to patients and other providers and staff of the community health center.
  • BLS/CPR, PALS (as required) and ACLS training are required and should be kept current.

Description:

The pharmacy technician prepares prescriptions and provides other health-care products under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Current Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy licensure for Pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification or the capacity to attain one within one year of employment.
• Ability to input data on the computer.
• Be able to read prescriptions including recognizing medication names and directions for use.
• Good communication skills with other medical team members and patients.

Description: This position is primarily responsible for performing venipuncture, specimen collection and processing, laboratory testing, and maintaining accurate laboratory records. The employee will also provide medical assistant support as needed, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers with patient care.

The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy experience, previous medical assistant experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a community health center setting.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform duties as instructed.
• High school graduate.
• Specialized training with certification in phlebotomy with documentation of experience in the laboratory field.
• Previous medical assistant experience preferred
• Ability to perform basic medical assistant duties as assigned.
• BLS certification.

Description: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating patient-centered care, assessing patient and family needs, developing and monitoring individualized care plans, and connecting patients with appropriate healthcare, psychosocial, and community support services.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, clinical assessment, and care coordination skills, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes and ensuring continuity of care. This position works collaboratively with healthcare providers and other professionals to support our Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or diploma in registered nursing.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a Case Manager is preferred.
• A working background and/or educational background in case management services is preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of how to document and coordinate program development goals.

Description: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the health center in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and supporting efficient patient care services.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee daily operations, support employees, and maintain a positive and professional environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of third-party billing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and applicable Medicare regulations.
• Knowledge of CPT coding requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in general office procedures.
• Good typing skills.
• Legible handwriting.

Description: The LPN works as part of a care team and assists the physicians; provide nursing and counseling skills to patients, and other procedures.

Qualifications:

• Able to counsel and reinforce teaching to patients.  Ability to evaluate and initiate procedures.
• Graduate of a licensed accredited institution.
•  Licensed and certified by Arkansas State Board of Nursing. CPR certified.

Description: This position serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors and plays an important role in ensuring a welcoming, organized, and efficient patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting, particularly with insurance verification, patient registration, appointment scheduling, and customer service. We are looking for someone who can effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience verifying medical insurance eligibility and benefits required.
• Experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, or front desk operations in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of community agencies and human services resources.
• Legible handwriting.
• Neat and professional appearance.

Description: This position plays an essential role in ensuring patients have safe, reliable transportation to and from medical appointments while supporting the overall operations of our facilities.

The Environmental Services Technician II is responsible for transporting patients to hospitals, dialysis centers, rehabilitation facilities, medical offices, and other approved destinations while maintaining company vehicles in a safe, clean, and operable condition. This position also assists with housekeeping duties, transportation of clinic supplies, and facility support as needed. The ideal candidate is adaptable, professional, and committed to providing outstanding customer service while supporting East Arkansas Family Health Center's mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 26 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while adapting to changing transportation schedules.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Previous patient transportation, medical transportation, housekeeping, environmental services, or healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Description: This position provides clinical behavioral health services within a primary care setting, working collaboratively with medical providers and other healthcare professionals to improve patients' mental, emotional, and overall health outcomes. The clinician will provide brief behavioral health consultations, conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment strategies, assist with crisis intervention, and coordinate care to support patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, experience providing behavioral health services, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or another qualifying graduate program, along with a current Arkansas license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups experiencing behavioral health or substance use concerns in a primary care setting.
• Substance abuse treatment experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with primary care providers, patients, and other behavioral health professionals.