Birth Registrar, 20 Hours

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt Hiring Range:$19.74 - $26.96

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .Schedule Details:

Holidays - No More Than Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday Scheduled

Hours:

3:00 p.m.

- 7:00 p.m.

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 4 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

20

Cost Center:99940 - 5460 Identity Management Union:

SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. Assists patients in handling of paternity papers, denials, and information changes.
3. Completes Fetal Death reports as needed.
4. Performs quality checks on completed birth certificates to ensure accuracy and completeness and that all aspects are in accordance with state laws.
5. Reviews prenatal statistic information for each birth for completeness and accuracy and forwards it to the Registry of Vital Statistics and respective city departments.
6. 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 .
7. Works closely with clinical teams to obtain accurate and timely data.
8. 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..All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent .
2. Notary Public .a. If Notary Public commission is not available upon hire/transfer, it must be obtained within 30 days from date of hire/transfer . If it is not obtained within 30 days of hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated , or employee may apply for another position for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications.

Preferred:

N/AExperience/

Skills:

Required:

1. Clerical skills and the ability to use computers to enter, retrieve, and process information .
2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills .
3. Ability to withstand significant level of on-going pressure, and ability to deal with individuals with tact, discretion, and diplomacy .Preferred:
1. Minimum one (1) year of clerical or administrative experience .
2. Knowledge of medical terminology and state requirements for birth statements and related items .

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 3p.m.

- 7 p.m. or 4p.m.

- 8 p.m.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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