Birth Registrar - MIU - St Francis Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Birth Registrar provides clerical support for the Obstetrical department and Health Information Management departments in the areas of processing, data abstraction, and electronic data submission of birth and death certificates to the Department of Health Vital Statistics in the state in which the site and birth is located.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Essential Job Functions
• Completes state birth registry worksheet by extracting data from the medical record as required for birth certificate and death registration completion
• Assists mother to complete state birth registry worksheet
• Completes and notarizes paternity affidavits per state requirements
• Compiles all worksheet information required and inputs all required information into the electronic birth/death registry into the state electronic vital statistics registry
• Attends state/county updates for birth registry regulations
• Submits all state required elements in the submissions.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.                    

Licensing/Certification
None

Education
High School/GED (required)

Work Experience
Prior health care experience (preferred)

Training
State-specific required birth registry training (required)

Skills
Computer technologies
Microsoft office skills
Communication
Paternity affidavits
Notary
Medical terminology
Clerical duties
Data abstraction
Attention to detail
Keyboarding
Phone etiquette
Penmanship
Ability to operate fax and copy machines
Organization skills
Self driven to complete tasks

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)   34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)    67-100%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)   34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Stoop/Kneel   34-66%
Crawling    1-33%
Climbing    1-33%
Balance    34-66%
Bending    67-100%
Sitting    34-66%
Walking    67-100%
Standing   67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to high pitched noises

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)

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