Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Educational Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Materials Management, Medical Record System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Parental Controls, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
PRN - Shifts Vary Days, evenings and weekends
Starting Pay - $35.01 to $52.52 (based on experience)
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or Doula certification required
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Training in area of specialty in process or completed: Childbirth Education and/or Breastfeeding
- Completion of, or in process of, completing basic perinatal teaching training courses (CLC, LCCE, ICCE, Car Seat certification)
- Experience in teaching a variety of groups preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Presentation experience
- Computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - ability to learn additional database programs
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Minimum of two years of experience working with expectant families preferred
- BLS certification
Job Responsibilities:
- Educates expectant parents so informed decisions can be made during pregnancy and labor.
- Provides professional leadership in the classroom by teaching accurate, relevant, and level appropriate material.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching methods in order to serve the varying population of learners.
- Stays committed to class curriculum to ensure consistent teaching of specific information for OMC patients.
- Presents self as a professional resource for expectant parents to support and equip them in preparation for their birth experience and early parenting.
- Provides a safe environment that promotes a positive learning atmosphere for all participants.
- Prepares classroom material and physical space before participants arrive.
- Works as a member of the Prenatal & Family Education team to provide professional support and encouragement to one another.
- Completes the ongoing requirements from the prenatal educator competency.
- Fulfills class teaching schedule times as needed by program.
- Represents OMC and Prenatal & Family Education department at appropriate health fairs/expos.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Responsibilities for Perinatal Educators Who Have Office Hours:
- Provides tours of the Birth Center as needed.
- Provides one-on-one education as needed.
- Facilitates patient and staff use of Prenatal Education Library.
- Participates in initiating, implementing, and maintaining education tools/material under supervisor's guidance.
- Charts all one-on-one education appointments in EHR.
- Represents Prenatal & Family Education department on various committees in organization and community as delegated.
- Provides car seat checks if qualified as a child passenger safety trainer.