Birth Registrar - Labor and Delivery - Weekends

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Birth Registrar manages the birth certificate process for all live births which occur in the facility along with any fetal deaths that occur on the unit as required by the Code of Virginia. Collect demographic and statistical data from worksheets & EPIC, and electronically submits to Vital Records. The Registrar researches each chart to ensure accuracy which meets with the requirements of NCHS/CDC. Monthly audits by the registrar are required and released to VDH relating to this documentation. Additional responsibilities: supports the DSS program to voluntarily acknowledge paternity for unmarried parents, educate these parents on their rights and responsibilities through interview, and audit such forms for accuracy to include notarization. Assists parents as needed in completing paternity papers. Reports all paternity documents weekly to the Virginia Paternity Establishment Program. Additionally, the registrar enrolls medical certifiers as the facility user administrator for fetal deaths to comply with requirements and deadlines set forth by VDH. Works with the decedent affairs department internally when a birth resulting in a death occurs on the unit. The Birth Registrar ensures that all reports (typed and submitted) are accurate based upon information obtained from worksheets and verified with the patient. Notarizes all required documents.

Requirements

High School or GED
BLS
Notary Public access
Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Prolonged sitting
Repetitive motion
Keyboarding
Mouse usage
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Ability to speak clearly
Ability to write legibly
Reading comprehension
Logical thinking
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Ability to work at a steady pace
Ability to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Six months relevant experience
Understanding medical terminology is essential
Completes and maintains training related to Live Birth, Fetal Death, and Death per the CODE of Virginia as well as NCHS/CDC Guidelines for Reporting required by VDH.

Responsibilities

Manages the birth certificate process for all live births and fetal deaths.
Collects demographic and statistical data from worksheets and EPIC.
Electronically submits data to Vital Records.
Researches charts to ensure accuracy according to NCHS/CDC requirements.
Conducts monthly audits and releases them to VDH.
Supports the DSS program for paternity acknowledgment.
Educates unmarried parents on their rights and responsibilities.
Audits paternity forms for accuracy and notarization.
Assists parents in completing paternity papers.
Reports paternity documents weekly to the Virginia Paternity Establishment Program.
Enrolls medical certifiers as facility user administrator for fetal deaths.
Works with the decedent affairs department when a birth results in a death.
Ensures all reports are accurate based on worksheet information and patient verification.
Notarizes all required documents.