**Primary City/State:**
Phoenix, Arizona
**Department Name:**
WIS-Post Partum-Hosp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Administrative Services
Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Banner Estrella Medical Center, a magnet designated hospital, is located near Loop 101 and Thomas Road in West Phoenix, proudly serves the West Valley, spanning over 15 zip codes. In joining our team, you will be part of a closely-knit Women and Infant’s Department that continually delivers outstanding, safe, and high-quality care to our mothers, their family, and our littlest patients. Our 36 bed Postpartum unit, provides compassionate care for mother and baby during their inpatient stay. This department collaborates with many professional disciplines to ensure safe effective patient care to achieve our excellent patient outcomes. Our Postpartum nurses educate and assist new mothers with physical and emotional needs during the postpartum period. Our unit has made contributions towards the nursing profession by sharing our knowledge, findings, and expertise through many avenues such as national nursing conferences. Do you have what it takes to be part of our team? Bring your talent and passion for postpartum patient care to Banner Estrella Medical Center!
As a Birth Registrar, you will be responsible for assisting new parents in completing the Birth Certificate packets for their new arrivals! You will be assisting in completion of these packets by compiling health history, prenatal care information and education resources. This role is perfect for those who possess excellent customer service skills combined with great ability to multitask and pay attention to detail. **Qualified candidates must be flexible to start as early as 6:00am and as late as 10am (days and times will vary). Must be available to work Mon-Sun. This is a full time position with 32 hours per week. Bilingual candidates are highly considered.**
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for completing birth certificates as required by the state using the electronic birth certificate programs. The position is also responsible for completing paternity affidavits, fetal death certificates, death certificates, and maintaining pertinent hospital records. Notarizes documents as needed.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Interviews parents and reviews medical record to correct information for birth/death certificates or paternity.
2. Educates parents on state vital statistic legalities and processes with regards to birth, death, social security and paternity.
3. Records birth and death certificates and reports per state guidelines.
4. Notarizes and records documents following Arizona state laws.
5. Assists parent in accurately completing paternity affidavits assuring compliance with Arizona state laws.
6. Maintains accurate hospital records (i.e. birth certificate worksheets, baby name up-dates).
7. Customers are patients, family members, physicians, other BHS staff, representatives from the State office, and other hospitals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Must have basic computer skills. Good written communication, organizational skills and be detailed oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Medical terminology. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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