Vital Records Registrar

Overview

The birth certificate/vital records registrar is responsible for the collection of documents, data, and information required for the accurate and compliant completion of birth certificates, fetal death certificates, and/or other related documents required by the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Statistics (NCDHSS).

Responsibilities

·         Knowledge of medical record format and content for patient records. 

·         Ability to review medical records and verify patient demographic and clinical information. 

·         Knowledge of legal terminology and ability to understand NC state statutes and policies. 

·         Excellent written and oral communications skills, including English usage, punctuation, and grammar.    

·         Ability to work under pressure with ongoing time constraints. 

·         Excellent verbal communication skills, calm and professional demeanor  

·         Resourceful and detail oriented as work requires absolute accuracy in electronically recording vital and associated records into the NCDAVE EBRS. 

·         Must be resourceful and timely in engaging mother and others to expedite the birth certificate completion.  

·         Typing expertise, minimum 45 wpm, and familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar software  

·         NCDAVE EBRS birth certificate and fetal death training. 

·         Any other duties as assigned, including assisting other sections and/or shifts

Qualifications

Education and/or Training:   

High School Diploma required.  Preference to Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field of study.  Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. Notary Certification and NC Driver License required. 

Work Experience: (Minimum Two Years Work Experience Preferred) 

Computer experience required, must include use of word processing, windows, and functions involving data entry. Experience in health information management or similar setting with emphasis on data entry and data integrity preferred.   

Physical Requirements: 

·         The person in this position needs to move about inside the hospital to access patient rooms and other departments. 

·         The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).  

·         Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color.       

·         Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.