Birth Certificate Registrar

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and overseeing the registration of births within a specific jurisdiction, typically at a government agency or vital records office. The primary role of a birth certificate registrar is to accurately record and document the details of a newborn's birth, ensuring the information is properly recorded and accessible for legal and administrative purposes.

This position does not require patient care.

• Collect and verify all necessary information related to a newborn's birth, including the names of parents, date and time of birth, location of birth, and other relevant details.
• Ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
• Enter the birth details into the registration system or database, ensuring the information is properly recorded and organized.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all births registered.
• Adhere to legal guidelines and regulations pertaining to birth registration, ensuring that all necessary procedures and documentation are followed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction.
• Verify the authenticity of documents submitted for birth registration, such as identification of parents, marriage certificates, or other required documents.
• Cross-check information provided with other relevant records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Provide assistance and guidance to individuals seeking to register a birth or obtain a birth certificate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of birth records and personal information, following established protocols and procedures to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with other government agencies, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders involved in the birth registration process.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Healthcare Management preferred or Associate's Degree in a Related Field of Study preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1-2 years of Administrative Assistant experience required. 1-2 years of Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.

Remote type, onsite work location: 2014 Washington Street. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Work shift:

Day (United States of America).

Hourly rate: $17.71 - $25.28. Grade: 3 at Mass General Brigham.

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

Physical requirements include standing occasionally, walking occasionally, sitting constantly, lifting occasionally up to 35lbs, carrying occasionally up to 35lbs, pushing rarely, pulling rarely, climbing rarely, balancing occasionally, stooping occasionally, kneeling rarely, crouching rarely, crawling rarely, reaching occasionally, gross manipulation constantly, fine manipulation frequently, feeling constantly, foot use rarely, vision constant, talking constant, hearing constant. Remote work is possible but onsite work is required.