Case Worker CPHW

Northeast Community Clinic; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 94,558,464; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic in Harbor City, CA seeks a bilingual perinatal health worker to provide interpretation, education, counseling, and care coordination for CPSP beneficiaries. The role includes completing assessments, creating an ICP, and coordinating postpartum and antepartum care across obstetric, nutrition, and psychosocial domains.

Responsibilities include patient orientation to perinatal services, education and referrals, reassessment each trimester, and postpartum care planning.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient to comprehensive perinatal care at entry of care and throughout pregnancy.
• Complete assessments in obstetric, nutrition, health education and psychosocial components using approved forms.
• Develop ICP with patient after initial assessments and prioritize problems/actions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent Communication

Excellent Customer Service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player / independent

Reliable transportation

Travel to facilities

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or higher

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

CPR/BLS Certification

Valid State Identification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LAL HCHC - Harbor City, CA 90710

Salary Range: $28.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary

Provide interpretation and translation services, culturally appropriate health education and information, informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, and advocate for individual and community health needs. This position includes Client Orientation to Comprehensive Peri-natal Services Program (CPSP) initial assessment, trimester reassessments, postpartum assessment, interventions, and follow-up services in: Obstetrics, Nutrition, Health Education, Psychosocial and Individual Case Coordination.

Schedule

Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Orient the patient to comprehensive perinatal care at entry of care and throughout the pregnancy as needed
• Complete assessments in the four components - obstetric, nutrition, health education and psychosocial using approved assessment forms
• Complete the Individualized Care Plan (ICP) with the patient following the initial assessments. Prioritize problems and actions planned to resolve them
• Provide individual Perinatal Education, counseling, referrals and instructions as appropriate to the needs and risks identified on the ICP
• Reassess in each trimester to identify changes or new developments since the previous assessment and to provide continued support for the patient’s strengths. Revise and update the ICP as needed
• Postpartum Assessment and Care Plan
• Assess the mother and infant postpartum and update the ICP. Provide appropriate interventions for the patient and her baby
• Track patient’s attendance at appointments, and identify the reason for any missed appointments
• Responsible for issuance of Presumptive Eligibility if patient is qualified for the Program.
• Maintains OB/EDC log, Newborn log and sends monthly report to Managed Care, QA Director and Clinic Supervisor.
• Ensure that appropriate copies of the prenatal record are at the hospital during the Intrapartum period (34 weeks gestational age)
• Assist the patient to obtain Medi-Cal and explain what documents she must have to apply for Medi-Cal.
• Inform Supervisor of any issues or problems
• Time Studies
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff
• Other duties as designated by the Other duties as designated by the Clinic Manager, Clinic Director, leading Medical Provider, or Clinical Service Director

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.

Required Education/Experience and/or Licensure/Certifications

• Medical Assistant Certification or higher
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker
• At least one year of full-time paid clinical perinatal experience and must be certified CPHW
• Participate in ongoing trainings and continued education for skills development
• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Current CPR and/or BLS Certification
• Valid State Identification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• OSHA Category 2 - Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require unplanned tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The work is majority of the time non-sedentary in nature.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.