Perinatal Care Coordinator Job Milwaukee area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide case management to all patients of Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers beginning at onset of prenatal care until 8 weeks postpartum. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performance of risk assessments at the beginning of each pregnancy and as necessary
Refer patients to Sixteenth Street provider or community agencies/specialists as needed
Health and breastfeeding education:
Assess prenatal patients' knowledge and provide education on labor readiness and newborn care
Educate patients on contraception options including natural family planning

Timely Submission and documentation on Notification of Pregnancy (NOP) for all patients receiving prenatal services with HMOs

Track reimbursement for all NOPs submitted and notify WW Team Lead if reimbursement is not received timely

Comply with the State of Wisconsin requirements for Perinatal Care Coordination (PNCC) as outlined in the Sixteenth Street policies and procedures and the PNCC Handbook

Comply with the State of Wisconsin requirements for Child Care Coordination Manager (CCC). Responsibilities will include

Performing a risk assessment on newborns when indicated
Referral to appropriate agencies/specialist as needed
Health education to parents of the pediatric patients
Home visits as appropriate
Breastfeeding/ feeding education and support

Maintain appropriate and timely documentation patient records for PNCC and OB Medical Home (OBMH) programs

Conduct home visits for clinic patients as required by PNCC and OBMH guidelines and as requested by Sixteenth Street providers

Conduct a minimum of one postpartum home visit to review patient self-care, newborn care, family planning methods, and provider instructions. Visit may be conducted by phone or at one of the Sixteenth Street locations if patient desires, if medically indicated, or if patient resides outside of Milwaukee County

Support breastfeeding success by performing prenatal and postpartum education by phone, clinic visit, or home visit

Facilitate breastfeeding classes and support groups

Facilitate Natural Family Planning education to patients as required or delegated by Lactation Counselor

Assist Patients with accessing the Stork's Nest

Track and document individual patient points and items exchanged
Track and document Stork's Nest inventory patient points and item exchanged

Ensure appropriate scheduling of follow up care for newborn with Sixteenth Street pediatrician

Assist perinatal case managers as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of lactation consultant training program, certification highly recommended

Knowledge of Sixteenth Street Community Health Center service community

Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Computer and typing skills

Valid Wisconsin driver license, use of an automobile and current automobile insurance