Job Description

This position will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7am to 7pm.

The Birth Registrar manages the birth certificate process for all live births which occur in the facility along with any fetal deaths that occur on the unit as required by the Code of Virginia. Collect demographic and statistical data from worksheets & EPIC, and electronically submits to Vital Records. The Registrar researches each chart to ensure accuracy which meets with the requirements of NCHS/CDC. Monthly audits by the registrar are required and released to VDH relating to this documentation. Additional responsibilities: supports the DSS program to voluntarily acknowledge paternity for unmarried parents, educate these parents on their rights and responsibilities through interview, and audit such forms for accuracy to include notarization. Assists parents as needed in completing paternity papers. Reports all paternity documents weekly to the Virginia Paternity Establishment Program. Additionally, the registrar enrolls medical certifiers as the facility user administrator for fetal deaths to comply with requirements and deadlines set forth by VDH.
Works with the decedent affairs department internally when a birth resulting in a death occurs on the unit. The Birth Registrar ensures that all reports (typed and submitted) are accurate based upon information obtained from worksheets and verified with the patient.. Notarizes all required documents.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment including CPR, etc.:
BLS, Notary Public access

Level and type of experience REQUIRED : N/A

Level and type of experience PREFERRED:
Six months relevant experience; understanding medical terminology is essential;
completes and maintains training related to Live Birth, Fetal Death, and Death per the CODE of Virginia as well as NCHS/CDC Guidelines for Reporting required by VDH.

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School or GED

Describe independent action(s) required: N/A

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements such as shift rotations, weekends, environment, etc.
Shifts are primarily day shifts and cover weekdays, weekends, and some holidays
Required to obtain Notary Public access

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Repetitive motion, Keyboarding, Mouse
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to adapt to frequent change

Weekend Day

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.