Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

St. John's Well Child & Family Center•Los Angeles, CA

40d

About The Position

Coordinates prenatal care for all patients in St. John's Prenatal Program. Provides patient-centered education and counseling; addresses patients' unique needs by providing routine perinatal health education and counseling services per Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of prenatal experience required; 2+ years' experience preferred.
CPSP certificate or completion of CPSP certification within 6 months of employment.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Knowledge of informal medical office policies and procedures.
Ability to act independently and within a team.
Ability to establish work priorities to meet established deadlines.
Ability to interact with non-organization personnel.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
Computer experience required.

Nice To Haves

CPR certified preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate

Responsibilities

Coordinates prenatal care for all patients in St. John's Community Health and Family OB/GYN Department
Provides patient-centered education and counseling; addresses patients' unique needs by providing routine perinatal health education and counseling services per the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) requirements.
Provides a client orientation, performs prenatal and postpartum patient assessments, and creates an individual care plan for patients in the Prenatal Program.
Provides nutrition education; assists patients in completing a prenatal food frequency questionnaire; tracks patients' weight throughout pregnancy.
Screens patients for domestic violence and other psychosocial issues.
Refers patients as needed.
Utilizes Electronic Medical Records and documents per SJCH expectations in the patient's health record.
Meets the goals and objectives outlined in the CPSP Program Plan under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Operations.
Follows SJCH policies, procedures, and protocols; follows CPSP protocols; properly utilizes CPSP Steps-To-Take Manual.
Provides up-to-date documentation of perinatal patient appointments, newborn health outcomes, and other health information.
Supports clinic operations under direction of the Clinic Manager.
Coordinates with Medical Assistants and other clinic staff to support comprehensive care of perinatal patients.
Actively participates in monthly meetings; attends in-service trainings; attends off-site trainings; stays up-to-date in health information and health trends as related to CPSP.
Performs other assigned duties.