Birth Registrar

Guidehouse•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Under limited supervision and following prescribed procedures, to maintain a continuous operation of birth data collection activities through data collection, abstraction, interviews with parents and electronic data submissions of birth and fetal death certificates to the Alabama Department of Vital Statistics. To ensure all certificates are completed for all newborns, securing necessary signatures and paternity affidavits, and data submitted to the Alabama Department of Vital Statistics within five (5) days of birth. To maintain birth registrar, perinatal database and compile statistical reports. To maintain proficiency in required competencies. To consistently demonstrate behavior that models Guidehouse and UAB Medicine core values and mission statements.

Requirements

1+ years medical/healthcare experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. (Experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.)
If graduate of a Health Information program, must be currently certified or eligible to sit for the national exam for Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required
If RHIT or RHIA eligible, certification must be obtained within six (6) months from the date of hire
State of Alabama Notary Public required

Nice To Haves

Strong medical terminology background
Time management skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to problem solve
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Process improvement skills
Detailed oriented while managing files, mandatory paperwork, supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

maintain a continuous operation of birth data collection activities through data collection, abstraction, interviews with parents and electronic data submissions of birth and fetal death certificates to the Alabama Department of Vital Statistics
ensure all certificates are completed for all newborns, securing necessary signatures and paternity affidavits, and data submitted to the Alabama Department of Vital Statistics within five (5) days of birth
maintain birth registrar, perinatal database and compile statistical reports
maintain proficiency in required competencies
consistently demonstrate behavior that models Guidehouse and UAB Medicine core values and mission statements

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program