Perinatal Navigator (Rob Road, Patterson, Paradise)

Available Staff Positions • Modesto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perinatal Navigator coordinates with a multidisciplinary provider team to deliver comprehensive perinatal services and navigates and supports patients through obstetric care. The role focuses on psychosocial support, nutrition, health education, client orientation, initial assessment, individualized care planning and reassessment, and postpartum assessment and care. The goal is to improve access to perinatal care and pregnancy outcomes through enhanced prenatal care. The position works at the Rob Road, Patterson, and Paradise sites, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in an OB setting.
• CPSP Certification, or possession of or attainment within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
• Valid California driver’s license, vehicle insurance, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing and able to work at all locations and during all business hours as needed to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and education for job functions.
• Good oral and written communication skills and proficiency in basic computer applications.
• Use discretion and judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information; adapt to changes in work requirements; and perform work honestly and ethically.
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain documentation and tracking of health education activities for program, contractual, internal and external review and reporting, and billing needs.
• Advocate for patients by communicating with providers, helping ensure patients receive needed care and resources, and navigating pregnancy and postpartum needs.
• Attend and participate in internal and external trainings to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Ensure care is provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and values; perform job functions professionally, courteously, and in a timely manner.
• Provide basic clinical services, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, and other skills within the position’s scope of practice, with adequate training and annual competency.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and self-accountability.
• Render CPS Program services, including enrollment eligibility, nutrition, psychosocial and health education assessments, interventions, perinatal education, and basic obstetrical care.
• Help ensure the integrity and quality of comprehensive prenatal health services and compliance with federal, state, and county standards.
• Coordinate patient and newborn care with pediatric and dental departments.
• Follow up and complete documentation of postpartum delivery and lactation education.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement plans for the site and program.
• Maintain compliance requirements and provide administrative and clinical support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including $0 deductible and $2,000 individual/$4,000 family out-of-pocket maximums, with PPO coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED