Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

St. John's Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical

Dental

Vision

13 Holidays PTO

403B retirement match

Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

SEIU Union

Flexible Spending Account

Training & Development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

St. John’s Community Health seeks a dedicated team member for the Prenatal Program to coordinate care for all patients, provide patient-centered education, and develop individualized care plans. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, experience with prenatal care, and CPSP knowledge.

The position involves nutrition counseling, weight tracking, psychosocial screening, EMR documentation, and collaboration with Medical Assistants and clinic staff. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prenatal care for all patients in St. John’s Community Health and Family OB/GYN Department.
• Provide patient-centered education and counseling per CPSP requirements.
• Create individual care plans and perform prenatal/postpartum assessments.
• Provide nutrition education and track weight during pregnancy.
• Screen for domestic violence and psychosocial issues; refer patients as needed.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records and document per SJCH expectations.
• Support clinic operations under supervision of the Clinic Manager.
• Participate in monthly meetings and trainings; stay updated on CPSP guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer experience

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

CPSP certificate or CPSP within 6 months

CPR certified

Tools

EMR System

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/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.