Santa Cruz Community Health is located in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and the community and advocate the feminist goals of social, political, and economic equality.

Driven by a 45-year commitment to health care as a human right, Santa Cruz Community Health is a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality, affordable and comprehensive health services in English and Spanish to all ages, gender identities, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our flagship clinic, the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center, is situated in downtown Santa Cruz, near one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and located a mile from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Monterey Bay.  Our East Cliff Family Health Center is a 9,000-square-foot facility located just blocks from beaches and the Santa Cruz Harbor, offering patient-centered medical care to all. Both are certified Level 3 patient-centered medical home by the NCQA.

We are always looking for qualified staff to join our growing team of experienced, dedicated healthcare professionals. We offer a culture that embraces integrity, trust, compassion and teamwork.

Competitive compensation & benefits package are available to staff working 20 or more hours per week. Paid time off and paid holidays accrue from date of hire. Paid Board License(s) and CME (fees and days off) for licensed staff. Employer subsidized group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Automatic 2% enrollment in an Employer sponsored 401K plan with a 2% retirement match. Providers are eligible for pay step increases, based on years of service with SCCH. Our providers are not responsible for on-call or hospital duties.

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Anita Aguirre

Oscar Sánchez

Philippa Barron Mph

Nicole Bussing

Dr. Casey Kirkhart

Dena Loijos-Edwards

Bill Leland

Jorge A. Ovando Zalapa

Ignacio Perez

The Health and Human Services team at Santa Cruz Community Health focuses on delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services while fostering social, political, and economic equality. Led by experienced professionals, including the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, the team collaborates to implement strategic initiatives, improve quality standards, and integrate advanced health IT systems. Key roles such as the Social Work Case Manager ensure personalized, compassionate care and support for diverse patient needs, promoting an inclusive, patient-centered approach to health and well-being.

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