Birth Certificate Registrar ROC FT

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the primary function of an HIM Birth Registrar regarding the registration for the birth certificates. The Birth Registrar oversees all birth registration processes. Conducts phone and bedside interviews with parents of newborns in a courteous, respectful, and informative manner to obtain accurate demographic information. Files certificates with the state Bureau of Vital Statistics within five days of birth via the TER web-based software. The Birth Registrar will oversee all clerks for the integrity and quality of work. They will serve as a resource for covering daily birth registry. The Birth Registrar will be included in the weekend rotation to interview and register newborns. They will also be performing HIM responsibilities as backups as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in medical records or healthcare-related field, preferred.
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Bilingual skills required.
• Knowledge of computers, copy machines, microfilm, and reader printer preferred.
• A valid Texas Driver’s License; safe driving skills; the ability to safely operate company vehicles.
• Flexible to travel to other facilities.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training, and immediately reporting suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education.
• Must obtain AOP Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Associates degree in HIM/Healthcare-related field, preferred, or in lieu of education, a minimum of 2-3 years experience in HIM/Healthcare-related field.