Birth Registrar

Department:

35132 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 5 Tower Post Partum

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Birth Registrar. Part time. Three 8-hour days one week, and two 8-hour days the next week. Every other weekend required. Hours between 8am-5pm, flexible if needed, $1.50/hr shift premium for Weekend any shifts.

Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities: Performs the review of complex clinical records to secure data for inclusion in the Illinois Vital Statistics Registry (IVRS) required by the organization and the State of Illinois.

Interviews new parents for the accurate completion of the Birth Certificate Worksheet. Provide accurate and timely transmission of birth data into the Vital Records System to generate the Legal Birth record.

Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timely entry of Newborn names, by following prescribed naming conventions into the Hospital integrated computer system for patient care and facility reimbursement.

Ensures the accurate completion of state-required Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VPA) forms following state guidelines.

Assists patients, and other customers as appropriate in person or via telephone promptly and courteously to resolve birth certificate related issues. Receives and processes birth certificate corrections in accordance with state regulations and any applicable legal regulations. Partners with the Department of Vital Statistics to acquire missing data for Vital Record System edits.

Collaborates with physicians and other departments to collect and abstract data from the electronic medical record for submission to the Department of Health for medical services and research.

Operates department equipment and reports any equipment malfunction to the appropriate personnel. Receives and processes continuing care requests in accordance with AAH release of information policies and procedures and any applicable legal regulations. Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Required: Level of Education: High School Graduate or GED Years of Experience: 1 year experience Health Information Management or Birth Registry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills with the ability to learn new computer software systems such as Epic, OnBase, Microsoft Office and legacy archives. • High attention to detail and accuracy with frequent interruptions. • Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with time constraints. • Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity standards. • Strong critical thinking skills. • Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate to customers that are multilingual. • Works collaboratively in a diverse team environment with openness and respect to learn, create and problem solve. • Ability to learn when receiving constructive feedback by leadership or peers and taking personal ownership for success. • Ability to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and possesses basic knowledge of HIPAA None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, twist/rotate, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time in order to complete required distribution of materials and other related functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. Ability to travel internally to nursing units

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.