Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Prenatal Coordinator, LPN navigates OB patients throughout the pregnancy lifecycle including care education; coordinating routine and diagnostic testing, results interpretation, and procedure scheduling under the supervision of the physician(s) and practice manager. Serves as a liaison between the patients and provider. Performs other clerical duties as requested.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Prenatal Coordinator, LPN at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Meets with all prenatal patients to educate them on all testing including bloodwork and ultrasound. Provides the patient with information to scheduled Maternal Fetal Medicine consultations. Assists providers during obstetrical visits Ensures initial prenatal blood work is completed. Tracks all integrated screen blood work to ensure results are noted in the medical record. Review test results with providers and patients. Educates patients on vaccine recommendations including but not limited to Flu, RSV, and TDAP and administers as required. Provides education on RhoGam as needed and administers as required. Coordinates care for Gestational Diabetic patients and provides Rx for glucometer as well as contact information for nutritional counseling. Confirms appointment with MFM for continuous monitoring of blood sugar. Provides and monitors care of patients with Hx of preterm labor. Sets up home health care for patients who are hyperemic or require other medical at home treatments. Schedules all inductions and C sections with L&D and all Suction D&C with Family Planning. Acts as liaison between patient and providers. Updates weekly EDC report - tracks delivered and anticipated deliveries for RPA. Completes all disability/FMLA paperwork. Educates clinical staff in the practice of Obstetrics. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Minimum of one year in a medical office setting. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology preferred. Knowledge of EPIC Systems. Licenses and Certifications Required: Licensed Practical Nurse. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Required Preferred Job IndustriesOther
