OB Coordinator
Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sea Mar Community Health
Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in
1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing
quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and
cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service
to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons
without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or
sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.
Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical,
dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of
nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting
for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu
vaccine organization OB Coordinator Posting 25813 Hourly Rate:
$19.25 Position Summary: OB Coordinator position available for our
busy Salmon Creek Medical Clinic. This position is full-time Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm. The OB Coordinator is
responsible for carrying out the primary functions of OB tracking,
which begins when the pregnancy is confirmed and continues through
the first six weeks of postpartum support. The OB Coordinator will
participate in daily huddles, identify the patient's needs
according to protocols, and provide point of care services and
education. The OB Coordinator will work closely with the patient
and clinical team members to ensure that all clinical measures are
addressed in a timely manner. The OB Coordinator is responsible for
enhancing quality and patient-centered care at Sea Mar Community
Health Centers and integration with other Sea Mar and external
services as needed. This position will provide excellent customer
service by using active listening skills, greeting and providing
all care and services to patients in a professional and sincere
manner. The OB Coordinator will make each patient their priority
when providing services and assisting them to meet their individual
needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following is a
list of duties and responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned
Perform the prenatal intake and obtain past medical history
Document the information gathered during the intake process into
the EPIC Provide updates and information in regards to shared OB
and MSS clients when relevant or requested by providers Assist
patients with management of their pregnancy and link patients to
social support services Perform all duties assign by Supervisor
(referrals, scheduling, phone calls, assist MSS groups, letters).
Participate in weekly interdepartmental meetings such as the MSS
meeting and the OB provider meeting Manage the referral process for
regular and specialty referrals from scheduling, tracking, and
ensuring patient attendance. Complete the prenatal contract and
paperwork with client and provide a brief orientation of services
at their intake appointment. Send letters and perform follow-up
phone calls to patients for planned visits. Advocate for patient
services with community, social service, and medical providers.
Connect patients to Sea Mar and non-Sea Mar resources as
appropriate and track all resources available to patients. These
services may include but are not limited to insurance enrollment,
preventive health services, behavioral health, dental, and care
management. Track patient's adherence with plan of care in
electronic and communicate outcomes to providers. Prepares monthly
reports for provider meetings and monthly updated reports of the
prenatal panel. Ensures OB Database is updated on a regular basis
when in knowledge of deliveries, transfer of care,
miscarriages/terminations of pregnancy, changes to EDD and changes
of Provider. Other duties as assigned by supervisors
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Must be able to work independently, prioritize
workload, and meet deadlines. Must have critical thinking skills
and maintain confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills and
ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of
medical terminology and/or behavioral health topics. Strong
decision making and prioritization skills. Ability to work
respectfully and professionally with the community, patients,
families and staff. Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment with a diverse population. Sympathetic, mature,
responsible, and reliable. Strong patient engagement,
interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to establish a
therapeutic relationship with the patient. Knowledge of the
Patient-Centered Medical Home Model and motivational interviewing
skills a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of
evidence-based standards of care for obstetric care issues.
Knowledge of and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,
and Outlook. Ability to utilize and document relevant patient
information the Electronic Health Record. Knowledge of community
resources. Ability to work in a fast paced community health care
setting. Ability to think analytically and problem solve in a
multidisciplinary team and independently. Ability to deal
effectively with difficult people and situations. Ability to
communicate effectively with diverse communities. Ability to manage
time effectively and prioritize tasks. Ability to analyze patient
care data. Ability to identify client learning needs and to assess
client's knowledge, skill level and readiness for learning. Ability
to maintain the privacy and security of sensitive and confidential
information in all formats including verbal, written and
electronic; and adhere to policies and procedures related to local,
state, and federal privacy requirements. Excellent communication
and customer service skills. Critical thinking skills. Ability to
understand and implement process improvement activities. Bilingual
English/ Spanish or English/Russian preferred. Reasoning Ability
Must be able to work independently, use good judgement in the in
the performance of duties, have good problem solving skills and be
open to change processes. Education and/or Experience : High school
diploma and continued education in areas of health or social
services, or at least one year of experience in those areas. 2
years' experience in a health and human services setting is
preferred. This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS
CPR throughout employment. Work Environment : The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer: Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the
opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health
organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more
than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for
advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For
example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an
excellent benefit package of: Medical Dental Vision Prescription
coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee
Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10
paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an
exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply : To apply for this position, complete the online
application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any
questions regarding the position, email Kristina Vega Mendoza, MA
Supervisor, at kristinavegamendoza@seamarchc.org Sea Mar is an
Equal Opportunity Employer Posted: 11/21/2023 External candidates
considered after 11/24/2023 This position is represented by Office
and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please
visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may
also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs
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