Profile: Vista Community Clinic

OUR MISSION: Vista Community Clinic’s mission is to provide quality health care and health education to the community
focusing on those facing economic, social or cultural barriers.

OUR VALUES:

Care and respect for all
We care about our patients and staff. Our actions reflect respect and compassion for all. Our actions reflect support of, caring for, and recognition of the good of the individual. Service to the clients is our priority.

Collaboration and team work
Our organization works as a team and we recognize each other for our contributions. We foster an open and caring environment in our work setting. We take ownership of our work.

Continuous improvement
We recognize that change is inherent and a necessary process for organizational growth and success. As a proactive organization we can embrace a participatory and collaborative change process. We view change as an opportunity for innovation and service delivery improvement to best meet our clients' needs. We shall strive to mobilize human resources and energy to achieve our vision and mission and at the same time maintain a viable and progressive organization of individuals whose personal needs of self-worth, growth and satisfaction are met at work.

Commitment to quality
Quality is reflected in all our actions. We are committed to professionalism, integrity, accountability, continuous quality improvement in all we do. We take ownership of our work. We embrace a respect for human resources. We provide the tools necessary for excellence. Service to our clients is a priority.

Commitment to mission
Staff is mission-driven, committed, culturally diverse, and dedicated. We respect cultural diversity. We believe health care is a right. We believe that we make a difference in peoples lives.

OUR HISTORY:  Located in the cities of Vista and Oceanside in northern San Diego County, Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is a private, nonprofit health care center. It was founded in 1972 to serve people who experience social, cultural or economic barriers to health care. Conceived in the days of free street clinics, VCC's first home was donated space in the local dog pound. Volunteer doctors and nurses cared for people who could not otherwise obtain health care. Pharmaceutical representatives donated drugs and supplies.

In 1974, the Clinic received its first governmental funding and moved to an old church building. The number of people the Clinic served continued to grow. In 1980, we saw more than 8,000 patients in 16,000 visits annually. The decade of the 1980's was a period of tremendous population growth in North County; Vista and Oceanside doubled their population. The Vale Terrace Branch site was built for Vista Community Clinic in 1986. In 1988, Vista Community Clinic opened the Tri-City Branch on Thunder Drive across from Tri-City Medical Center.

OUR BENEFITS:  Once the employee satisfies certain eligibility requirements, the employee may participate in the Clinic's benefit program that features:

• Health Insurance  
• Dental Insurance 
• Flexible Benefit Plan 
• Life Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability  
• Workers' Compensation 
• Retirement Plan 
• Educational Assistance Program 
• Vacation, Holiday and Service Benefits