Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

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.

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEIU Union
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Succession plans & growth within

Qualifications/Licensure: Education And Experience

• 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.
• CPR certified preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate

Education And Experience

• 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.

Duties And 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.

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.