Maternity Care Navigator

CHRISTUS Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Patient Navigator to collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to plan care from admission through discharge, ensuring a birthing experience aligned with patient and family goals. The role coordinates care, navigates the healthcare system, and connects families with community resources to overcome barriers.

The navigator will build relationships with physician offices, support patients throughout pregnancy, educate on gestation milestones, and assist with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with physician offices.
• Follow and support patient throughout pregnancy; serve as a liaison for the patient and family.
• May assist patient with physician visits if warranted.
• Provide education on gestation timeline, milestones of fetal growth.
• Provide education on exercises during pregnancy.
• Provide information on Pediatricians in the community.
• Provide information on WIC and Medicaid if applicable.
• Assist patient with pre-registration and enrolling in prenatal classes, breastfeeding classes, and provide information on breastfeeding support groups and all breastfeeding support information to include: Breast pumps/supplies and how insurance can assist.
• Follow up with patient if they had any admissions during the pregnancy.
• Provide a tour of the Women’s Services departments.
• Provide information for care following discharge, e.g. 2nd PKU, MD follow-up visits, etc.
• Perform a car seat check (must be certified by Department of Public Safety (DPS).)
• Follow up phone calls and other duties as assigned.

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Patient Navigator to collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to plan care from admission through discharge, ensuring a birthing experience aligned with patient and family goals. The role coordinates care, navigates the healthcare system, and connects families with community resources to overcome barriers.

The navigator will build relationships with physician offices, support patients throughout pregnancy, educate on gestation milestones, and assist with