Birth Registrar, 20 Hours

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties involving the gathering, processing, and legal registration of information on infants born at the community hospital and their mothers, for birth certificates and other birth related requirements. In addition, performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions that support patient flow and the operation of the patient care unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Notary Public (must be obtained within 30 days from date of hire/transfer)
Clerical skills and the ability to use computers to enter, retrieve, and process information
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to withstand significant level of on-going pressure, and ability to deal with individuals with tact, discretion, and diplomacy

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of clerical or administrative experience
Knowledge of medical terminology and state requirements for birth statements and related items

Responsibilities

Interviews patients and gathers information as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the completion of paternity papers, denials, birth statements and certificate, and Social Security forms.
Assists patients in handling of paternity papers, denials, and information changes.
Completes Fetal Death reports as needed.
Performs quality checks on completed birth certificates to ensure accuracy and completeness and that all aspects are in accordance with state laws.
Reviews prenatal statistic information for each birth for completeness and accuracy and forwards it to the Registry of Vital Statistics and respective city departments.
Provides birth certificate registration, and other birth related information, in person or over the phone, to parents, families, adoption agencies, the Registry of Vital Statistics, and representatives of other appropriate agencies.
Works closely with clinical teams to obtain accurate and timely data.
Greets and directs patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel. Provides basic information on policies and procedures or direct requests to appropriate persons. Coordinates the flow of information to and from all areas within the department.