Maternal Health Community Organizer
Neighborhood Health Association · Toledo, OH · 1 mo ago
OTHR$85k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Outreach & Care Coordination
- Utilize the Patient Record System (PRS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) to identify pregnant patients who are due for appointments or require follow-up care.
- Conduct outreach through phone calls, letters, text messages, and other communication methods to encourage timely engagement in prenatal and pregnancy-related care.
- Provide in-person patient support and care coordination when needed.
- Aid patients in identifying and overcoming barriers to care, including transportation, scheduling, childcare, financial concerns, and access to community resources.
- Support patients in attending referral appointments when necessary.
- Document patient interactions and care coordination activities accurately in the EHR.
- Communicate patient needs and concerns appropriately with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Community Engagement & Program Development
- Develop creative, measurable outreach strategies to increase early entry into prenatal care.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and participate in community events to promote maternal health services.
- Participate in community meetings, committees, and collaborative projects related to maternal and child health.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of maternal health programs and initiatives.
- Data Collection, Reporting & Quality Improvement
- Collaborate with the Quality Improvement Director to establish weekly and monthly patient engagement goals.
- Collect, track, and analyze outreach and engagement data to monitor program effectiveness.
- Prepare monthly reports on outreach activities, engagement outcomes, and performance measures.
- Compile and submit data and reports required by funding agencies and regulatory entities.
- Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare outcomes.
- Administrative & Organizational Support
- Assist senior leadership, the Medical Clinic Coordinator, Quality Improvement Director, and other team members with administrative functions related to maternal health programs.
- Support organizational projects, including EHR upgrades, clinical training initiatives, competency tracking, and workflow improvements.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and organizational meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience required.
- Experience in case management required.
- Experience working in a community health center, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or similar healthcare setting preferred.
- Experience in program development and implementation within a community-based organization preferred.
- Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and healthcare databases.
- Knowledge & Competencies
- Knowledge of principles and best practices related to program design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Strong understanding of care coordination, patient engagement, and community resource navigation.
- Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive program improvement and patient outcomes.
- Experience with event planning, curriculum development, and community outreach initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based computer applications.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community partners, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing organizational needs.
- Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
- This is a full-time, exempt salary position, Monday – Friday, no weekends or holidays.
- Excellent benefits including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO and 11 paid holidays.
- Support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with patients, coworkers, community partners, and the public.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and effectively to patient and stakeholder needs.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, organizational, and employee information.
- Promote and uphold Patients' Rights and Responsibilities.
- Remain informed of organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain professional appearance and adhere to organizational dress code standards.
- Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments and support departmental staffing needs.
- Regular and reliable attendance at assigned work locations is an essential function of this position.