Pregnancy Resource Navigator I or II

Job Posting Title

Pregnancy Resource Navigator I or II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 1

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position for Level I, is up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience.

The annual salary for this position for Level II, up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Custer County – 3030 Custer Ave, Clinton, OK 73601

Salary:

Level I up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience.

Level II up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

The Pregnancy Resource Navigator is responsible for providing clients with opportunities to manage and improve their health and the health of their newborn by facilitating care coordination, enhancing access to community-based services, and addressing social determinants of health. This position will be assigned in a hospital or primary care office setting, working with pregnant and newly-parenting families as part of an integrated team of health care providers. The PRN Hospital Initiative is designed to assist families by providing education on needed resources and services available, support for navigating health care systems, and creating connections to build social capital in their community

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Meet with patients after being seen by their primary care physician or nurse practitioner, helping the patient understand their health care provider’s instructions, and follow-up and referral plans.

• Ensure primary care and specialty appointment instructions are understood and appointments are kept.

• Plan, provide and document personal home visit(s) (or virtual visits if more appropriate or requested) focused on connecting families with resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs. Schedule follow up visits or touch points as needed or requested.

• Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).

• Provide information and resources to families that provide an opportunity to build social connections with each other and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development.

• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family when appropriate.

• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

• Track and report patient encounters and maintain required records as directed. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.

• Act as patient advocate.

• Serve as single-entry contact for families trying to access multiple state services.

• Provide client follow-up and monitoring, including phone calls and home visits with patients as needed.

• Serve as liaison between state agencies and local community programs.

• Assist patients in understanding their insurance and medication coverage.

• Assist patients in applying for Medicaid/medical assistance as needed.

• Assist patients in applying for medication assistance programs as needed.

• Assist patients in connecting with community resources.

• Collaborate with health care team to provide clients with the opportunity to manage and improve health, coordinate care, and provide clinical team with case findings.

• Actively participate in required training and professional development activities.

• Maintain active patient caseload.

• erves as a liaison between the hospital and local county health departments

• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job

• Other duties as assigned

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.

 

Level I: Education and experience required at this level is a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of health care, community involvement, and/or outreach, paid or volunteer, experience in the community.

 

Level II: Education and experience required at this level is a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of health care, community involvement, and/or outreach, paid or volunteer, experience serving in the community.

 

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic record keeping; Scheduling, data entry and of the techniques of interviewing; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills; excellent communication and facilitation skills; time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and function as part of a team; Ability to follow oral and written directions; to plan and organize work assignments; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in a hospital setting (or home setting) with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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