Opportunities for Involvement

Chart Auditing: Review and assess patient charts, assign ICD-9 codes, interpret chart notes for data entry. Familiarity and experience with diagnostic codes, medical transcription and charting required.

Corporate Sponsorship: Work with Board of Directors and Executive Director to help obtain corporate sponsorship for an event, start a matching gifts program or fundraising campaign.

Courier: Pick up supplies for clinic, including donations from NW Medical Teams.

Data Entry: Enter data into existing data recording systems; need not know specific recording system but computer skills required.

Fundraising: Assist Board of Directors, Executive Directors and Communications Coordinator with annual fundraisers and other fundraising events.

Handyperson: Painting, simple carpentry, special events preparation, set-up and clean-up.

Intake/Reception: Welcome clients to the clinic, pull charts for existing clients, establish charts for new clients, make new and follow-up appointments.

Interpretation Services: Bilingual individual to help interpret for patients at the clinic and at referral appointments outside of the clinic. Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Medical Billing: Assist with establishment of a sliding fee scale for the clinic, setting-up and performing billing procedures.

Pharmacist: Medication dispensing, recording, stocking and ordering. Need to be available during clinic hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Phlebotomist: Blood draw capabilities and familiarity with test ordering procedures; must be certified and available during clinic hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Preparation of Annual Appeal Letters: Printing, folding, stuffing, sealing and attaching stamps for 1000+ letters and envelopes. Appeals occur twice a year, in spring and fall.

Volunteers: Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Certified Medical Assistants – Health professionals willing to donate their time and services to provide care during clinic hours.

Volunteers: Office and Administrative Support – Provide help with intake, medical chart filing, data entry, posting, medical billing and other administrative tasks.

Please note: Not all volunteer opportunities are consistently available. Some volunteer opportunities require special licenses or certification and privacy training. All volunteers must sign confidentiality statements and adhere to client privacy standards.

If you are interested in participating in any of these opportunities, please contact SW Community Health Center at 503-977-0733 or volunteer@swchc-pdx.org.