Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

St. John's Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical, Dental & Vision

13 Paid Holidays + PTO

403 (B) retirement match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Continued workforce development & training

Succession plans & growth within

Job summary

St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate prenatal care for patients and provide essential education and counseling services. Candidates must have a high school diploma, bilingual skills in English and Spanish, and ideally possess prenatal experience. The position emphasizes working with culturally diverse populations and requires detail orientation. Benefits include free medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prenatal experience required; 2+ years’ experience preferred.
• CPSP certificate or completion of CPSP certification within 6 months.
• CPR certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates prenatal care for all patients in St. John’s Community Health.
• Provides patient-centered education and counseling.
• Performs prenatal and postpartum patient assessments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Detail-oriented

Ability to work with culturally diverse populations

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

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 and Licensure

• 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.
• 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.