Perinatal Care Navigator - Flexible Schedule (Bilingual)

Northeast Community Clinic; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic in California is seeking a Medical Assistant focused on perinatal services to support CPSP clients. You will interpret and translate, provide culturally appropriate health education, informal counseling, and assist with eligibility work while coordinating care across obstetrics, nutrition, and psychosocial services.

You will conduct assessments, develop and revise the Individualized Care Plan (ICP), manage postpartum follow-up, track appointments, and help patients

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant or higher required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• Certified Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate; provide health education, counseling, and advocacy.
• Orient patients to comprehensive perinatal care throughout pregnancy.
• Complete assessments in obstetric, nutrition, health education and psychosocial areas.
• Develop and update the Individualized Care Plan (ICP) with the patient.
• Provide perinatal education, referrals, and instructions based on ICP needs.
• Reassess each trimester and update the ICP as needed.
• Postpartum assessment and care plan for mother and infant.
• Track attendance and reasons for missed appointments.
• Assist patients to obtain Medi-Cal and document required eligibility items.
• Maintain OB/EDC and newborn logs; report to QA Director and Clinic Supervisor.
• Ensure prenatal records are available at hospital during intrapartum period.
• Time studies and travel up to 10% outside local area.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Team player

Independent worker

Reliability

Travel readiness

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or higher

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Comprehensive Perinatal Health Worker

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northeast Community Clinic in California is seeking a Medical Assistant focused on perinatal services to support CPSP clients. You will interpret and translate, provide culturally appropriate health education, informal counseling, and assist with eligibility work while coordinating care across obstetrics, nutrition, and psychosocial services.

You will conduct assessments, develop and revise the Individualized Care Plan (ICP), manage postpartum follow-up, track appointments, and help patients