Birth Records Specialist: Vital Statistics & EMR Updates

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a records clerk to prepare and submit birth certificates and induced termination reports to the Bureau of Vital Records, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.

Responsibilities include updating EMR demographics at discharge, handling information requests, and serving as a resource for staff on birth and paternity documentation, with a focus on HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum certificate or degree from college or technical school.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Preferred 6 months experience in Health Information Management vital statistics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits all birth certificates to the Bureau of Vital Records within 10 days of birth with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares and submits induced termination reports to the Bureau of Vital Records and ensures paternity forms are filed accurately and timely.
• Updates EMR patient demographics by entering newborn names at discharge and scanning related sheets.
• Processes incoming information requests including phone calls, inquiries, status updates, and faxing.
• Serves as expert resource for hospital staff on birth and paternity documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including clerical tasks and coverage for other department sections.

Education

Certificate or degree from college or technical school

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a records clerk to prepare and submit birth certificates and induced termination reports to the Bureau of Vital Records, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.

Responsibilities include updating EMR demographics at discharge, handling information requests, and serving as a resource for staff on birth and paternity documentation, with a focus on HIPAA compliance.