Case Worker CPHW

Description

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 patients strengths. Revise and update the ICP as needed
Postpartum Assessment and Care Plan o Assess the mother and infant postpartum and update the ICP. Provide appropriate interventions for the patient and her baby
Track patients 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

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Salary : $28,600 - $36,200