Perinatal Navigator
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
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Location: Legacy Baytown Garth - 3509 Garth Rd. Baytown, TX 77521
Perinatal Navigator - Job Overview
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5PM) | Schedule Dependent on Site's Walk-In Testing Schedule
Welcome to Legacy Community Health, where we believe in the power of compassionate care to transform lives. We're thrilled to invite you to become an integral part of our team as a Perinatal Navigator. Here, your passion for maternal and infant health will meet a supportive and innovative environment where you can truly make a difference.
- Impactful Role: Step into a position where your efforts are at the heart of healthcare innovation and digital transformation.
- Collaborative Environment: Thrive within a team that prioritizes relationships, shared goals, and mutual support.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous personal and professional development, with benefits like loan repayment programs.
- Community Focus: Play a key role in enhancing healthcare outcomes within our diverse community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct point-of-care testing, health screenings, and risk assessments using cutting-edge technology.
- Facilitate client appointments and follow-ups through advanced scheduling platforms, ensuring seamless patient experiences.
- Implement innovative outreach strategies to connect with and support pregnant individuals effectively.
- Deliver culturally sensitive education on prenatal care and healthy practices, driven by data insights.
- Perform brief screenings of patients' behavioral, social, and medical needs, leveraging predictive analytics to guide readiness for health behavior change.
- Support patients in setting and achieving transformative health goals.
- Enhance retention strategies for OB and pediatric patients through creative postpartum follow-up and family engagement techniques.
- Streamline access to community resources such as WIC and behavioral health services.
- Meticulously document all patient interactions in Legacy's state-of-the-art electronic health record system.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary clinic team to innovate and enhance care delivery.
- Achieve performance metrics aligned with grant and contract requirements, driving continuous improvement.
- Engage in ongoing learning and development through workshops and cross-clinic collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or a unique blend of relevant education, training, and experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in a forward-thinking healthcare environment.
- Proficiency with computers, including experience with advanced software programs.
- Capability to provide point-of-care testing within three months, keeping pace with technological advancements.
- Adaptability to rapidly develop core competencies in an evolving healthcare landscape.
- Desired: Bilingual in English/Spanish to enhance patient engagement and communication.
- Experience with electronic health record systems is highly advantageous.
- Background working with OB and Pediatric populations is a plus.
- Experience in engaging with sexual minorities and gender non-binary individuals.
- Proven ability to educate about pregnancy and the postpartum period.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.