OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We thrive on innovation and collaboration. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Our goal is to elevate and make space for candidates of all backgrounds in our hiring practices. Join our team as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision, and courage.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Successful candidates will commit to an inclusive workplace which celebrates people, centers accessibility, and seeks new paths forward on our journey towards health for all.
We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No phone calls, please.
Open Positions
Posted: 3.16.26
*This position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only
What We Need:
The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Chief of Staff (CoS) to strengthen organizational alignment, drive the execution of strategic priorities, and ensure the Executive Director’s office operates with clarity, focus, and impact.
The CoS leads OPCA’s strategic planning and organizational initiatives; manages special projects of the Executive Director; serves as the executive liaison to the Board of Directors; oversees the Executive Assistant; leads the Executive Director Peer Group; and provides strategic oversight to Development and Marketing staff. The CoS builds strong relationships across OPCA, the Network, member health centers, and external partners to ensure coordinated, mission‑aligned progress.
OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and welcoming workplace.
Who We Are:
OPCA is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
To accomplish our shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits, learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy to improve patients’ lives and the ability of health centers to serve them.
OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance OPCA’s mission of health access for all, as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are:
An expert in your field with strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans and Exceptional communication skills, including writing, facilitation, and presentation.
Your ability to think strategically and deliver technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners.
What You’ll Bring:
- Ability to build trust and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the community health center movement.
- An ability to work with people who think, act, look, and/or live in a manner different from oneself.
What You’ll Do At OPCA:
Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment:
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of OPCA’s strategic plan, including frameworks for organizational work plans and progress tracking.
- Facilitate strategic planning processes, retreats, and annual organizational goal‑
- Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic goals into operational objectives and cross‑departmental initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between OPCA, the Network, and ACO strategic priorities.
Executive Office Leadership & Special Projects:
- Serve as the Executive Director’s primary partner in managing priorities, decision flow, and organizational communication.
- Lead and drive special projects on behalf of the Executive Director, including high‑priority, cross‑functional initiatives.
- Conduct research, prepare briefings, talking points, and presentations for the Executive Director.
- Anticipate needs, identify risks, and ensure timely follow‑through on commitments.
Board of Directors Liaison:
- Serve as an executive liaison to the OPCA Board of Directors, ensuring strong communication, preparation, and follow‑
- Coordinate and prepare materials for Board meetings, retreats, and committee meetings.
- Support the Executive Director in Board engagement, governance processes, and strategic discussions.
- Staff key Board committees as assigned.
Executive Director Peer Group Leadership:
- Lead the ED Peer Group, including agenda development, facilitation, and follow‑
- Strengthen relationships among health center CEOs and support shared learning, collaboration, and alignment with OPCA priorities.
Development, Marketing & Financial Sustainability:
- Provide leadership and oversight to Development and Marketing staff, ensuring alignment with OPCA’s mission, brand, and strategic priorities.
- Lead the creation and implementation of OPCA’s financial sustainability and growth plan, including diversified revenue strategies, long‑term financial modeling, and scenario planning.
- Research and identify new lines of business, shared services, and strategic partnerships that support OPCA and member needs.
- Develop business plans for new initiatives, including market analysis, operational requirements, financial projections, and risk assessment.
- Set annual fundraising goals in partnership with the Executive Director; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Support cultivation of funders, partners, and stakeholders to expand OPCA’s visibility and resource base.
- Ensure consistent, strategic messaging and brand alignment across OPCA’s communications, marketing, and development activities.
Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organization‑wide decision‑making and strategic direction.
- Act as a thought partner to the Executive Director and senior leaders.
- Represent the Executive Director in internal and external meetings as assigned.
- Support organizational culture, communication, and change management efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at the state, regional, and national levels.
- Support the strategic objectives of the Board and ensure alignment between programs, fiscal management, and organizational policies.
Executive Assistant Oversight:
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to the Executive Assistant.
- Ensure effective management of the Executive Director’s schedule, priorities, and communications.
- Establish systems and workflows that increase efficiency and clarity across the Executive Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).Generally requires a Master’s degree and/or 12+ years’ experience; seven years management responsibility.
- Extensive knowledge of the field with advanced leadership skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
PAY Range:
$128,000 – $160,000
What Else You Should Know:
To view the full job description and to apply, please go here.
In order to be considered, you must submit a cover letter.
OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in our downtown office and three days remote.
*This position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only
What We Need:
The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Finance Director to oversee OPCA's and its subsidiaries' complex financial records and reports, playing a critical role in an organization's financial operations and leadership team. The Finance Director manage key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and smooth workflow within the department.
The primary responsibilities of the Finance Director include preparing financial reports and overseeing accounting operations which include month end journal entries, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, bank reconciliations, assisting with annual budget preparation and regular monthly monitoring and analysis.
OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and welcoming workplace.
Who We Are:
OPCA is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon's community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. The HIV/STI program delivers innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV.
To accomplish our shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits, learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy to improve patients' lives and the ability of health centers to serve them.
OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance OPCA's mission of health access for all, as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are:
An expert in your field with strong financial analytical skills and an excellent attention to detail.
Your ability to think strategically and deliver technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners.
What You'll Bring:
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP.
- Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
- Experience in budget creation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills
- Able to prepare presentations and serve as backup for Finance Senior Director as needed.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Superior ability to prioritize assignments, manage several concurrent projects effectively with frequent interruptions under deadlines.
- Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns both internally and with external community partners.
- Ability to travel to support training and capacity building assistance in alignment with program deliverables.
What You'll Do At OPCA:
Accounting Operations
- Manage and record financial transactions including journal entries and accruals.
- Prepare, maintain, and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger account schedules.
- Act as liaison with other departments, to provide financial information and support cross-functional collaborations and projects like reorganizations, and implementation of new systems.
- Manage the accounting cycle including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions, ensuring efficient and smooth workflow within the department.
Financial Reporting
- Complete month-end financial statements and other reports timely and accurately in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
- Prepare budget to actual reports.
- Provide presentations to Senior Leadership Team and/or serve as back-up for presenting financials to OPCA and Network boards, as needed.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze financial information, identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies, and summarize financial status, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making and business growth.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets, and forecasting processes, ensuring financial targets are met.
Internal Controls
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
Audit Support
- Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits and other regulatory examinations, preparing documentation for annual audits.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes and systems.
- Implement best practices and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
- Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Review and recommend efficient and accurate accounting system process modifications.
- Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Other Duties As Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area. Requires a master's degree and/or 10+ years' experience; five years management responsibility.
- Extensive knowledge of the field with advanced leadership skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
PAY Range:
$93,000 – $116,000
What Else You Should Know:
To view the full job description and to apply, please go here.
In order to be considered, you must submit a cover letter:
OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in our downtown office and three days remote.
Posted: 01.23.26
*This position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only
What We Need:
The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Practice Transformation Senior Manager to coordinate and handle day-to-day activities related to process improvement at community health centers in Oregon and SW Washington alignment with the Mountain West AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) & Oregon’s End HIV initiative.
The Practice Transformation Senior Manager works directly with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the state to improve health outcomes along the HIV care continuum and coaches for practice change, with an emphasis on quality improvement initiatives that improve access for people experiencing systemic barriers to care. Using an implementation science framework, this position bridges the gap between best and promising advances in clinical practice, social determinants of health, and systems level interventions needed to support positive health outcomes in Oregon.
OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and welcoming workplace.
Who We Are:
OPCA is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. The HIV/STI program delivers innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV.
To accomplish our shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits, learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy to improve patients’ lives and the ability of health centers to serve them.
OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance OPCA’s mission of health access for all, as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are:
A highly skilled facilitator with strong project management skills to manage work plan details for HIV/STI Program capacity, building assistance activities at FQHCs and coordinating healthcare provider trainings, conferences & workshops to support practice change efforts within FQHCs that support positive health outcomes for patients.
Your ability to think strategically and deliver technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners.
What You’ll Bring:
- Knowledge/understanding of practice transformation, implementation science, and the building blocks of high performing primary care.
- Knowledge/understanding of HIV/AIDS educational program and priorities, including early intervention activities and disease investigation.
- Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Center metrics, reporting and day-to-day clinic operations/workflows.
- Proficiency with utilizing program management tools (e.g., Monday, Asana) to coordinate work and communicate effectively across teams.
- Experience working with webinar and teleconference software like Microsoft Teams, Zoom.
- Familiarity with assessment tools such as flow charts, swim lanes, gantt charts, etc.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Superior ability to prioritize assignments, manage several concurrent projects effectively with frequent interruptions under deadlines.
- Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns both internally and with external community partners.
- Ability to travel to support training and capacity building assistance in alignment with program deliverables.
What You’ll Do At OPCA:
Technical Assistance and Training Program Management
- Explore and evaluate opportunities for program growth to address prevention screening, linkage to care and treatment, and viral suppression of HIV in the context of workforce and system development along the HIV Care Continuum.
- Apply knowledge and technical expertise to assist FQHCs in developing and implementing problem-solving approaches to the complex challenges experienced by people with HIV and those at increased risk of acquisition.
- Market and facilitate learning opportunities (training events, communities of practice, webinars, conferences) for health systems in Oregon that support practice change.
- Coordinate onsite training activities related to program deliverables.
- Implement quality improvement (QI) projects to improve sexual health history taking; HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment as well as linkage to care and viral suppression.
Member and Partner Engagement
- Coordinate with community partners, FQHCs clinic administration and public health to design and present responsive curricula to address gaps in services and improve access to quality healthcare services.
- Build relationships with FQHCs and work with clinics to identify key practice improvements along the HIV care continuum that align with clinic goals.
- Provide capacity-building assistance to community partners around access and linkage to care along the HIV Care Continuum.
- Build and maintain relationships with FQHCs and collaborating partners to identify training opportunities in alignment with Oregon public health goals
Program and Resource Tracking, Evaluation and Reporting
- Ensure appropriate documentation and reporting of training outcomes in compliance with funder requirements.
- Assist with program evaluation efforts and quality improvement practices, including data entry and reporting on program deliverables in alignment with existing contracts.
- Apply a critical lens to both internal and external policies, practices, and procedures to support continuous quality improvement along the HIV Care Continuum.
Other Duties As Assigned
Minimal Qualifications:
- Professional with advanced level of proficiency. Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree
- and/or 5+ years’ experience or equivalent education. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Starting Range:
$75,000 – $82,000
What Else You Should Know:
To view the full job description and to apply, please go here.
In order to be considered, you must include the following in your cover letter:
- What excites you most about this position and/or OPCA?
- How does your work and/or lived experience connect with this position and OPCA’s mission?
We only accept applications that follow the above electronic process. No phone calls please.
OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in our downtown office and three days remote.
Job posted: 01.23.26
*This position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only
What We Need:
The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Program Logistics Coordinator to deliver innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV.
As a member of the HIV/STI Program team, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and handling day-to-day activities for HIV/STI programs in Oregon and SW Washington that align with Oregon’s End HIV initiative. The primary aims of the Oregon’s End HIV initiative are: Testing is Easy, Prevention Works, and Treatment Saves Lives.
OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and welcoming workplace.
Who We Are:
OPCA is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. The HIV/STI program delivers innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV.
To accomplish our shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits, learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy to improve patients’ lives and the ability of health centers to serve them.
OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance OPCA’s mission of health access for all, as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are:
A highly organized administrative professional who can project manage work plan details for program staff, managing website and communication/promotional materials for grant deliverables, supporting key HIV/STI Program leadership, and performing other office functions such as logistical support for visitors and trainings, coordination of committee work, and evaluation/reports for continuous quality improvement.
Your ability to think strategically and deliver technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners.
What You’ll Bring:
- Superior ability to prioritize assignments, manage several concurrent projects effectively with frequent interruptions under deadlines
- Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
- Experience with utilizing program management tools (e.g., Monday, Asana) to communicate effectively across teams.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint
- Excellent computer, word processing, writing skills, interpersonal and telephone communication skills
- Experience working with webinar and teleconference software like Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Demonstrated proficiency in Outlook, complex schedules and meeting planning on multiple calendars
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns both internally and with external community partners
- General knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
What You’ll Do At OPCA:
Program and Partnership Management
- Facilitate logistics for statewide conferences & workshops based on HIV educational needs assessments.
- Coordinate logistics for statewide training including meeting scheduling, coordination, facility logistics, and catering at specified events.
- Act as Zoom host for online training events
- Enter training and capacity building data into reporting platforms to track grant deliverables across program areas and funding streams.
Communication
- Build and disseminate online promotional material to market program efforts.
- Update website content and calendars as needed to support stakeholder engagement.
- Market and facilitate learning opportunities (training events, communities of practice, webinars, conferences) for health systems in Oregon.
- Work with clinicians/designers to create printed materials that support training curriculum
Other duties as assigned
Minimal Qualifications:
- Professional with advanced level of proficiency. Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree
- and/or 5+ years’ experience or equivalent education. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Starting Range:
$21.63 – $25.24
What Else You Should Know:
In order to be considered, you must include the following in your cover letter:
- What you enjoy about providing administrative/project support?
- What excites you about this position and/or OPCA?
We only accept applications that follow the above electronic process. No phone calls please.
OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in our downtown office and three days remote.
Internship Opportunities
The Oregon Primary Care Association is open to interns who can work on various projects. These internships are designed for students seeking practice or field experience as part of the completion of their graduate degree at an accredited program. Priority will be given to students pursuing their degrees in the state of Oregon.
To learn more about potential internship opportunities, please contact our Human Resources Manager Cindy Tan (ctan@orpca.org).
3 OPCA TEAM PERKS
At OPCA, we’re focused on innovations which improve the health of Oregonians. That includes building a collaborative and balanced workplace environment within the organization. Here are a few things we did in 2023 to strengthen our team.
#1. We Implemented an Office Dog Policy
OPCA allows staff to bring their dogs into the office, provided the dogs are in good health, well-behaved, and supervised by their person. Our canine visitors inspire lots of smiles, and John Hopkins Medicine says that simply petting a dog lowers a person’s cortisol while increasing oxytocin.
#2. We Normalized a Hybrid Work Schedule
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research claims “Hybrid is the future of work.” Generally, hybrid work enables employees to experience the benefits of in-person team building while also ensuring flexibility for work-life balance. OPCA staff work in the office Tuesdays through Thursday and have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
#3. We Learned Mental Health First Aid
OPCA staff members Brooke Linn and Ada Catanzarite earned certifications as Mental Health First Aid Instructors through a program with the National Council for Mental Well Being and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. They shared their knowledge with the rest of OPCA’s team by hosting training sessions at the office. Twenty-six members of OPCA staff earned certificates.
Bonus Perk: Staff Engagement Committee
OPCA has a staff engagement committee dedicated to planning small events for employees to bond outside of formal work projects. The committee’s events include optional brackets for March Madness and Fattest Bear Week, Valentine’s Day card swaps, a winter holiday party, happy hours, and volunteer days.
