What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Midwife position at Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc.?
Overview
Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Certified Midwife to provide comprehensive maternal and reproductive healthcare services. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, a passion for women's health, and a commitment to delivering compassionate patient care in diverse settings. As a Certified Midwife, you will play a vital role in supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods, ensuring safe and personalized care while fostering positive health outcomes. This paid position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare environment committed to excellence and innovation in maternal health services.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care across the continuum of maternal health, including prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum, and gynecological services.
- Assist with childbirth, including labor support, delivery assistance, and postpartum recovery management.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and patient assessments to determine health status and develop individualized care plans.
- Perform medical procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, specimen collection, and medication administration with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of medical records, care plans, and clinical notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including obstetricians, nurses, sonographers, and other healthcare providers—to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Educate patients on reproductive health, family planning options, childbirth preparation, pain management techniques, and postpartum care.
- Monitor vital signs and conduct obstetric assessments during labor to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
- Assist with obstetric surgeries and procedures such as cesarean sections when necessary.
Requirements
- Valid certification as a Midwife with current licensure; additional certification as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred.
- Proven experience in hospital settings with inpatient and outpatient care environments; out-of-hospital birth experience is advantageous.
- Demonstrated expertise in suturing, OB/Gyn procedures, labor & delivery support, and obstetric surgery assistance.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for medical documentation and records management; familiarity with CPT coding and ICD coding is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of women's reproductive health, physiology, anatomy, family planning methods, and maternal health public policies.
- Experience with sonography techniques related to obstetrics is a plus; ability to perform specimen collection/processing is required.
- Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and advanced life support are mandatory.
- Excellent client communication skills coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively within clinical teams.
- Competence in physical examinations, vital signs monitoring, medication administration—including injections—and client education on health topics.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations ensuring confidentiality of patient information; experience with medical office operations is beneficial.
Join our team to make a meaningful difference in women's lives by providing expert midwifery care rooted in compassion and clinical excellence!
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,241 - $97,412