Birth Certifier Specialist

Birth Certifier Specialist Melbourne, FL Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Interpretation Microsoft Outlook Electronic health records (EHR) management Achieving HIPAA compliance Maintaining patient confidentiality Handling customer inquiries HIPAA No experience needed 3 years Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Conflict management Data entry Microsoft Teams Patient interaction Healthcare data collection Managing patient records Care coordination Associate's degree Working with individuals with language barriers Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Birth Certifier Specialist manages the precise abstraction and entry of all information needed to complete the birth certificate process, including but not limited to; affidavit of parentage for paternity when parents are unwed, and any necessary amendments. The Birth Certifier Specialist involves working daily with queues to index patient prenatal records into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and updating the infant's birth name to the legal name in the hospital registration system upon discharge. The Birth Certifier Specialist also serves as a liaison between patients and Vital Records offices

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Abstracts and enters demographic and clinical health history data from medical records in order to register each birth in the State of Florida's Electronic Vital Registry System within the required timeframes. 2. Conducts interviews with parent(s) following the birth of their child(ren) to complete and submit the legal birth certificate application for all babies born at Health First facilities. 3. Enters demographic and clinical data for statistical purposes with exceptional accuracy within the established time frame and enters additional data as required. 4. Processes Acknowledgement of Paternity, Affidavit for alternate infant surname, applications for infant Social Security Card, and Birth Certificate Amendments as required. 5. Schedules appointments with new mothers or parents as necessary to complete birth certificate information; call parents to obtain the baby's name and other information if discharged before completing this process; updates the baby's name from their birth name to the baby's legal name in EHR. 6. Monitors and works the prenatal queues daily by correctly indexing and uploading prenatal records into EHR. 7. Screens patients and provide additional education about the Healthy Start Program. 8. Coordinates interpreting services for patients who face language barriers. 9. Collaborate with nursing staff and social services to meet patient needs as appropriate. 10. Responds to requests and calls from the county and state Vital Statistic offices within twentyfour (24) hours. 11. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all information according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and guidelines Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

None Licensure:

Notary Public licensure in the State of Florida within six (6) months of start date and maintained.

Certification:

None Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

o Proficient In MS Office - Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. o Strong customer service expertise and skills. o Computer software experience. o Ability to participate in all training sessions to include Healthy Start, Safe Haven, training provided through the county, and bi-annual quality training through the State. o Demonstrated skills in using exceptional communication, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate's degree.

Work Experience:

Three (3) years' experience in healthcare environment, with one (1) of those years' working in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping. Long periods of computer time or at workstation. Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance. May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule :

Full-Time Shift Times :

730am_400pm

Paygrade :

PG-26