Prenatal Coordinator

Comprehensive Community Health Centers•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patients with ongoing prenatal care coordination including client orientation, assessment, care plan development, health education, case management, and referrals as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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. Provides a client orientation, performs prenatal and postpartum patient assessments, and creates an individualized care plan for patients in the Prenatal Program. Provides nutrition education; assists patients in completing a prenatal food frequency questionnaire; tracks patient’s weight throughout pregnancy. Screens patients for domestic violence and other psychosocial issues. Refers patients to internal and external community services as needed. Works collaboratively with clinic staff, (i.e. front and back office Medical Assistants, providers), and participates in clinic huddles. Utilizes Electronic Medical Records and documents per CCHC expectations in the patient’s health record. Follows CCHC’s policies, procedures, and protocols; follows CPSP protocols; properly utilizes CPSP Steps-To-Take Manual. Apprises the Health Education Coordinator and Clinic Manager(s) of work schedule changes. 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 and CCHC services. Performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years experience preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Armenian required
Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified
Strong documentation skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high functioning, team-oriented environment
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all levels of staff and management
Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc
Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and clinic sites
Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams
Performs other related duties as assigned
Oral/written fluency in English/Spanish or English/Armenian required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to speak effectively with patients, as well as CCHC clinical and support staff
Ability to present information in an easily understandable manner

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing or related field preferred
Medical Assistant certificate, preferred
CPR certified, preferred

Responsibilities

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
Provides a client orientation, performs prenatal and postpartum patient assessments, and creates an individualized care plan for patients in the Prenatal Program
Provides nutrition education; assists patients in completing a prenatal food frequency questionnaire; tracks patient’s weight throughout pregnancy
Screens patients for domestic violence and other psychosocial issues
Refers patients to internal and external community services as needed
Works collaboratively with clinic staff, (i.e. front and back office Medical Assistants, providers), and participates in clinic huddles
Utilizes Electronic Medical Records and documents per CCHC expectations in the patient’s health record
Follows CCHC’s policies, procedures, and protocols; follows CPSP protocols; properly utilizes CPSP Steps-To-Take Manual
Apprises the Health Education Coordinator and Clinic Manager(s) of work schedule changes
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 and CCHC services
Performs other assigned duties