The Perinatal Coordinator position is part of the OB Program at NCH. Provides program support appropriate for non-licensed provider including: initiating OB patient intake, taking patient histories; providing basic patient education and screening; coordinating transfer of patient and program information between Neighborcare, Kaiser, Swedish, and other institutions; assist in standardizing OB care and systems across sites. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare Mission, Guiding Principles and productivity goals. 

Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program

In this position you will:

• Meet with OB patients for their intake appointment and 2^nd and 3^rd trimester teachings; provide orientation to prenatal care at Neighborcare; gather complete OB history; refer patient to appropriate resources; and provide basic teaching regarding prenatal care and childbirth.
• Facilitate, track and document referrals to dental, behavioral health, WIC and other MSS services internally and externally (outside of Neighborcare Health). Process and coordinate outside referrals to OB/GYN, ultrasound, perinatologist, or other specialist, doula services, and/or PH/NFP nurse.
• Assist OB provider in clinical follow-up: provide basic follow-up regarding prescriptions, lab results and prenatal care options.
• Consult with OB team when clients “no show”, do not maintain usual perinatal care, and/or are lost to care. Follow-up as instructed. Track patients throughout all parts of the pregnancy including; prenatal, deliveries, postpartum care, transfers, SABS, TOPS, MABS, lost to care and post-delivery visits.
• Assist in the transfer of prenatal records to Swedish and the collection of labor/delivery/postpartum and newborn records from Swedish back to NCH clinics.
• Collect basic data using NextGen and SharePoint, as needed for OB tracking.
• Assist Leadership in promoting OB program at Neighborcare and in the community.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience using Electronic Health Record systems.

Required Qualifications

• 2-year degree in health or human services related field or equivalent relevant related experience in a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-years related work experience with OB/Midwifery care team.

Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients.  We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.  You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/

• Serving patients
• Serving each other
• A warm welcome
• Caring
• Respect
• Working together
• Trusting Relationship

About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!  Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.  We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. 

Compensation 

The wage range for this position is minimum $19.97 to 27.25 maximum.  

Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience. 

Union: Yes