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WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC

SERVING THE COMMUNITY'S MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS
WITH COMPASSION BOTH DAY AND NIGHT


Administration Staff


Scott McFarland

CEO, MINERS

Scott McFarland, Chief Executive Officer, MFHC – Scott’s primary responsibility is to carry out the strategic plans and policies as established by the Board of Directors. Scott works with his management team to set direction and oversee the day to day operations of Miners Family Health Center and any of its affiliate programs. Scott obtained his Bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology from Long Beach State in 1990, his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 1992, and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 1996. While studying for his MBA, Scott worked as a Medical Social Worker at Fremont-Rideout Health Group. Soon after graduation, Scott was promoted to the position of Executive Director at Peach Tree Clinic where he spent the next four years. Scott has spent the last three years re-positioning Miner as the largest outpatient healthcare provider in Nevada County


MARK LANG, ESQ.

COO, WSMC

Chief Operations Officer, WSMC - Mark is responsible for the compliance and business operations of WSMC. Mark grew up in Downieville and graduated from Downieville High School in 1989. He obtained a B.S. in Political Science and Minor in History from Santa Clara University in 1993. After college he worked at Hewlett Packard in Business Development in the Analytical Division. In 1997, he graduated from Law School at the University of North Dakota. While at UND he was student director for a legal clinic at the Spirit Lake Nation Reservation. He moved to Astoria, Oregon after graduating from law school. He then worked as community liaison at the Women's Resource Center and developed a multi- agency response team to incidents of Domestic Violence. He then opened a general law practice. It was there when an opportunity developed at the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office. Mark was a prosecutor for over 9 years. He handled cases involving homicides, assaults, DUI's, firearms, drugs and white collar crime and identity theft. He is licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington and is currently working on obtaining his California Bar License.


CAROLYN SEYLER, RN

Director of Nursing - Carolyn works with our Collaborative Partners to enrich and unify our programs. She will oversee the sharing of administration tasks, electronic implementation of patient charts, and other quality improvements. Carolyn received her B.S. from the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and earned her M.S. in Computer Applications in Nursing Practice from San Francisco State University. Her professional career has always been a combination of clinical nursing, teaching and administration. Her areas of expertise are in Licensing and Certification, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Management. She is a California licensed administrator for Skilled Nursing Home Administration and is certified in Residential Care.


Eileen Nuss, MFHC

Nursing Supervisor - Eileen is responsible for Miners clinical operations. In addition to hiring, training, and supervising back-office-staff, she assures compliance with state and federal regulations. Eileen works with Miners’ Quality Assurance Committee to give every patient the best possible care.
Eileen received her RN in 1954 from Mary’s Help College of Nursing in San Francisco. Her years of nursing practice were spent in situations as diverse as bedside nursing in an 1100 bed Army hospital and a 20 bed hospital in rural Oregon, back office in a small medical practice in Juneau, Alaska, and the Materials Management department in a 300 bed hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Eileen’s goal is to make Miners the best medical office in the best place to live in California. .


C.C. GELATT

Admin Asst.

Clinic Office Manager - Downieville - C.C. manages many of the business/administrative responsibilities for both the Dental and Medical offices. Prior to her appointment as Administrative Assistant, she had been working with WSMC for ten years in the capacity of Front Office Coordinator. C.C. provides needed expertise in all areas of office services here.


Francine
Admin Asst.

Administrative Assistant - Francine is the Clinic and Human Resources Manager. Francine is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of Miners ensuring that the citizen’s of Nevada County receive consistent quality health care. In 1992, Francine graduated Heald Business College with a degree in Accounting. Francine moved to Nevada County in 1994 and began her career in the health care industry through the local Adult Day Health Care Program. She brings 10 years experience in leadership and human resources.


Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Inc. 209 Nevada Street, P.O. Box 286 Downieville, CA 95936
MEDICAL ph: 530-289-3298 DENTAL 530-289-3199 Fax 530-289-3159
email: wsmc@wsmclinic.org
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