Electronic Birth Certificate Coordinator - PT Days with Benefits (7am-3:30pm)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Electronic Birth Certificate Coordinator organizes and maintains accurate birth certificate information in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health regulations. The coordinator obtains and enters information into the electronic birth certificate system, maintains the system, and transmits data to the New Jersey Department of Health and local Department of Health. The role includes preparing birth certificate packets; explaining forms to parents; assisting families, staff, and physicians with form completion; and handling complex birth certificate situations. The coordinator also greets and assists people arriving at the nursing unit and supports professional nursing staff with direct and indirect patient-care tasks and maintaining an organized work environment. The position requires computer proficiency, strong interpersonal skills, functional competencies, and support for Hackensack Meridian Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED-equivalent program.
Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1–2 years of prior experience in an acute care setting.
Prior experience in Maternal Child Health.
Prior experience with electronic birth certificates.

Responsibilities

Prepare birth certificate information packets and check and explain their contents to parents.
Assist families, staff, and physicians with completing birth certificate information.
Handle complicated birth certificates, including cases involving single mothers, separated mothers, and special cultural aspects.
Accurately enter data into the electronic birth certificate system and maintain the system.
Communicate courteously and efficiently with the New Jersey Department of Health and local Department of Health.
Transmit or poll data to the New Jersey Department of Health on time as required.
Assist the Nurse Manager with statistical data, reports, and other documents.
Greet and assist people who come to the nursing unit.
Assist nursing staff on the unit when needed, including with direct and indirect patient-care tasks and maintaining an organized work environment.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to Hackensack Meridian Health organizational competencies and standards of behavior.