Company Profile
North County Health Services
Company Overview
Mission
To improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
Vision
To be the premier provider of innovative healthcare in North San Diego County.
Core Values
Excellence
Integrity
Teamwork
Quality of Care and Services
Innovation
Company History
A Snapshot of North County Health Services:
North County Health Project, Inc., d.b.a. North County Health Services (NCHS) began in 1971 to serve primarily the rural areas of Ramona, Pauma Valley and San Marcos in North San Diego County, California a region commonly known as “North County”. Because physicians practicing in these communities were unwilling to treat low-income patients, a small group of health professionals came together to contract with UCSD to provide the much-needed health services. Advisory boards were formed in designated service areas, healthcare needs assessments completed according to the needs and priorities set by each individual community and a Registered Nurse began healthcare services in Pauma Valley and Ramona. In 1973, NCHS became a Community/Migrant Health Center (PHS Section 330/329) and incorporated as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The catchment area given to NCHS was the entire North County region from the coast to the mountains with the service area 60 miles east to west, and 35 miles north to south. The area includes two Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), North County East and West.
Responding to the need to provide health services to low-income patients continues to underlie the mission of NCHS “to improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.”
Since this early inception, NCHS has grown to ten health centers to fully cover the gaps in health services throughout the North County. These centers are located in five cities serving rural, semi-rural, suburban and urban populations in Ramona (1) and San Marcos (2) and coastal cities of Encinitas (1), Carlsbad (1), and Oceanside (4, including a dental site). In addition, NCHS operates two fully-equipped, mobile clinics which provide both medical and dental services to better serve migrant farm workers and their families as well as schools and others who have significant access barriers. In 2011 NCHS served more than 57,000 low-income, working-poor residents and provided over 250,000 medical, dental and mental health visits. Of the total patients, 16% are migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.
Today, the North County area is more urban, with a steadily growing population. But one thing remains the same – after almost 40 years too many people go without the health care they need because they have limited access and limited income. The lack of accessible and affordable healthcare services drives NCHS’ efforts to extend services and coordinates with other government agencies, for profit and not-for-profit organizations and schools to make medical services available to everyone regardless of financial and medical insurance status. NCHS is not a free clinic, but for those who lack health insurance, our patient registration staff will conduct a financial screening to determine co-costs of care (based on sliding scale discount); furthermore, staff will attempt to use government health coverage programs in the event the person meets the qualification criteria. NCHS also writes grants to secure local public and private funding to subsidize costs and scope medical, dental and vision services prescribed.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
North County Health Services strives to provide an environment that employees enjoy and can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to patient and customer service.
This is evidenced by the recognition and awards that North County Health Services has received.
•2014 Became the first community health center to receive a partnership with Live Well San Diego.
•2013 Named one of the Top Workplaces 2013 by UT San Diego
•2012 NCHS earns national recognition for Patient-Centered Care
•2009 Honored for Outstanding Contribution to the economic development of San Diego North by the North San Diego Economic Development Corporation
•2009 Honored by Tri-City Medical Center’s 1st annual “Harvesting Unity” award for promoting diversity and inclusion in the community or workplace
•2007 Nominee for 12th Annual Multicultural Heritage Awards (nominated by employees)
•2003 Certification of Recognition for Best Overall Work-Life Policies
•2003 Finalist Workplace Excellence (nominated by employees)
•2001 Finalist Workplace Excellence (nominated by employees)
•1999 Best Overall Work-Life Policies for Organizations with 50-500 Employees North County Health Services recognizes that its success is based on its employees. Therefore, North County Health Services recognizes employees in numerous ways, including: Super Star, Employee of the Year, newsletter profiles, and anniversary recognition.
Benefits
At North County Health Services we understand the health and wellness of our employees, like our patients, is of upmost importance.
We are dedicated to providing a variety of quality, and paycheck-friendly benefits that suit the needs of you and your family. Some of these benefits include:
•Low-Cost Medical Coverage with low co pays
•Low-Cost Dental Coverage with low co pays
•Low-Cost Vision Coverage with low co pays
•Free Life and AD&D Coverage, and the opportunity to purchase more at competitive group rates
•Free Assistance Programs for life issues like financial planning, legal questions, taxes and more
•Education benefits to further your passion
North County Health Services also knows the importance of looking ahead. In an ever-changing market, the ability to save for the future is paramount. We offer both Roth and traditional retirement plans with a competitive discretionary 3% match for employees who meet their one-year mark. A bump up to 4% is offered to employees at their fifth-year mark. Over time, we hope these contributions help you and your family enjoy retirement to its fullest.