The Center’s Medical Director is the chief clinician at the Center. Responsible for delivering quality medical care to patients of the Center, the Medical Director functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team within the scope of their medical practice but also oversees the entire medical staff and provides clinical direction at the Center.

Assists the dentist in providing professional and quality care to dental patients. Performs accurate dental charting and recording.

The Staff Dentist is responsible for delivery of quality dental care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her dental practice.

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivery of quality medical care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice.

The Staff Nurse is an integral part of the health care team. The Staff Nurse assists the health care team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality nursing care, immunizations and health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards; assisting in the lab as appropriate; working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.

Currently, Esperanza reaches seventeen counties of our target population. This position is filled by presentations, health fairs, one-on-one contact, meetings, home visits, clinic visits, businesses, schools, weekend events, and other community events as assigned. Flexibility allows the reality of contacts to be achieved. The number of new patient users is 1400 over the course of two years.