Registrar Birth

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a vital records clerk to prepare and submit birth certificates and induced termination reports to the Bureau of Vital Records with precision and on time. The role updates EMR patient demographics at discharge, handles information requests by phone, email, or fax, and serves as an expert resource for staff on birth and paternity documentation.

This position requires adherence to HIPAA, privacy policies, and the company code of conduct, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree from college or technical school.
• Vital statistics knowledge preferred.
• 3–6 months related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits birth certificates to the Bureau of Vital Records within 10 days of birth with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares induced termination reports and ensures that paternity forms are filed accurately.
• Updates EMR demographics by recording newborn names at discharge.
• Processes information requests via phone, fax, or inquiries.
• Acts as expert resource for hospital staff on birth and paternity documentation.

Skills

Vital statistics knowledge

Education

Certificate or degree from college or technical school

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Prepares and submits all birth certificates and induced termination reports to the Bureau of Vital Records while ensuring accurate release of information.

ESSENTIAL 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 assures that all paternity forms are filed in an accurate and timely manner. (75%)
• Updates EMR patient demographics by entering newborn names upon discharge, and then scans loose sheets to patient encounter. (10%)
• Processes incoming requests for information including phone calls, inquiries, status calls, and faxing. (5%)
• Acts as an expert resource for hospital staff for special circumstances related to birth and paternity documentation. (5%)
• May perform other duties as assigned or required including, but not limited to, clerical duties, coverage for other sections of the department, etc. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Certificate or degree from college or technical school, 3-6 months related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training

Preferred

6 months experience in Health Information Management

Vital statistics knowledge

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement :

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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