Perinatal Care Coordinator / MRI Lab - Bilingual (Spanish) Candidates strongly d

Job Description - Perinatal Care Coordinator / MRI Lab - Bilingual (Spanish) Candidates strongly desired (230003BS)DescriptionWe're growing and adding another Perinatal Care Coordinator to the DC Mother-Baby Wellness team. An integral member of the DC Mother-Baby Wellness Program, the Perinatal Care Coordinator (PCC) is an advocate, a resource and the first contact patients will have with the DC Mother-Baby Wellness Program. The Perinatal Care Coordinator welcomes patients to the program and provides care coordination support for families experiencing difficulties getting needs met; ensures optimal patient care and supports excellent collaboration between teams. The ideal PCC candidate has experience working with pregnant and post-partum people, strong organizational, administrative and computer skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual and/or prior experience working in a perinatal health setting preferred. Prior experience in health care required.The Perinatal Care Coordinator functions as a resource and advocate for pregnant and post-partum women. Conducts maternal mental health screenings and systematically reviews screening data, provides appropriate responses for identified needs around social determinants of health, collaborates with all involved teams and partners to ensure that patient and family needs are met. Provides care coordination support for families experiencing difficulties getting needs met; ensures optimal patient coordination, excellent collaboration between teams, with a focus on family experience and outcomes. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred for this position.QualificationsMinimum EducationAssociate's degree in social work, nursing, education, health sciences or related field is required.Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Education, Health Sciences or a related field is preferred.Minimum Work Experience2 years' experience in a behavioral health or other health care setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing care coordination services to patients is required.1 year experience working with pregnancy and/or post-partum patients, preferably providing care coordination services is preferred.Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills required.Ability to work with diverse patient populations.Ability to provide culturally appropriate trauma informed care and communication.Knowledge of resources available to meet the diverse needs of families in Washington DC.Functional AccountabilitiesIdentifies patients/families appropriate for Care Coordination services in a systematic manner.Completes ongoing staff education regarding coordination of care, culturally sensitive care, compassion fatigue, and other relevant topics.Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing maternal mental health screening and response.LeadershipUpdates team members as frequently as needed to ensure “one voice” consistent communication to families.Acts as a liaison among the DC Mother Baby Wellness Initiative team, medical providers and social service partners.Organizational AccountabilitiesAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.Primary Location : District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010Job : Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization : COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift : DayWork Schedule : 8:30am - 5:00pmJob Posting : Sep 28, 2024, 1:39:14 AMFull-Time Salary Range : 50252.8 - 83761.6Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment.

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