PRENATAL COORDINATOR

Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc.•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. This role involves providing patient-centered education and counseling, addressing unique needs with routine perinatal health education and counseling services per Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) requirements. The coordinator will also perform client orientation, prenatal and postpartum patient assessments, and create individualized care plans. Responsibilities include nutrition education, tracking patient weight, screening for domestic violence and other psychosocial issues, and referring patients to internal and external community services. The role requires collaboration with clinic staff, utilization of Electronic Medical Records for documentation, and adherence to CCHC and CPSP policies and protocols. The Prenatal Coordinator will also participate in meetings, trainings, and stay updated on relevant health information and trends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Bilingual 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
2 years experience preferred
Medical Assistant certificate, preferred
CPR certified, preferred
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.

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.