Coordinator, Vital Statistics - Medical Records (Temporary Full Time, 40, Day)

The Queen's Health Systems; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen's Health Systems in Hawaii seeks a Records Specialist to obtain information from patients, families and medical staff to prepare and file birth and death certificates. You will also serve as a liaison to the Department of Health and other agencies, ensuring accurate vital statistics reporting.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with Bachelor’s preferred, RHIT certification preferred, and 1 year of experience in vital statistics or medical records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RHIT certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience in vital statistics or hospital medical records.
• Prior experience releasing medical information.
• Knowledge of Hawaii laws pertaining to birth and death certificates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Obtains information from patients, families, medical staff to prepare and file birth/death certificates.
• Serves as liaison to the Department of Health and other agencies; maintains vital statistics reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Knowledge of Hawaii birth/death laws

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

RHIT Certification (AHIMA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective Date: 08/25

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Obtains necessary information from patients, family of patients, Medical Staff, Nursing staff, etc. to prepare and file birth and death certificates. Conducts staff in-services.
• Serves as a liaison to the Department of Health and other government agencies, including maintaining birth and death statistical reports.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift waist to shoulder between 6-10 lbs. Carry between 6-10 lbs. Push and Pull between 6-10 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Twist. Squat. Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Frequent: Stand. Sit. Walk.
• Constant: N/A

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Certification of a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from American Health Information Management (AHIMA) preferred.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience in vital statistics or hospital medical records.
• Prior experience in releasing medical information.
• Experience to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Hawaii laws pertaining to birth and death certificates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet