Birth Registrar

Birth Registrar

Location: Houston TX, 77030 Duration: 13 Weeks Contract Shift: M-F & every-other weekend (when working weekends, off on Friday & Monday)

Responsibilities:

• Provides mothers with Mother's Worksheet for Birth Certificate completion.
• Runs Epic generated Birth Report.
• Reviews Epic Birth Report to determine patients admitted for delivery.
• Provides mothers with Mother's Worksheet Form (VS-109.1) for birth certificate completion.
• Assists the mother with completion of the Mother's Worksheet (VS-109.1) as needed.
• Completes the Verification of Birth Facts Form (VS-, REV 5/05).
• Reviews the Verification of Birth Facts Form (VS-, REV 5/05) with parents and obtains signature on form.
• Informs eligible parents of Texas laws and regulations regarding Acknowledgement of Paternity.
• Explains the State of Texas laws regarding Acknowledgment of Paternity.
• Provides Parents with explanation of Rights and Responsibilities of Paternity Form (VS-159.1M).
• Provides information on the availability of child support services and provides the "Establishing Paternity" brochure.
• Ensures that Birth Certificates are filed with the State of Texas.
• Completes State of Texas Certificate of Birth Record (VS-111 Rev 1/05).
• Enters data into TER (Texas Electronic Registrar) for short form (Legal Record) of birth certificate.
• Prints Verification of Birth Facts (VS-, REV 5/05).
• Affirms consent in TER (Texas Electronic Registrar).
• Ensures the completion of Acknowledgement of Paternity.
• Obtains valid ID from both parents and make copy for files.
• Reviews the Acknowledgment of Paternity Form (VS-159.1M) for accuracy and parents' signatures.
• Provide parents with copy of signed Acknowledgement of Paternity Form (VS-159.1M).
• Maintain accurate record keeping ensuring compliance with State of Texas Laws and regulations.
• Scans the Verification of Birth Facts Form (VS-, REV 5/05) into the appropriate EMR.
• Scans the Mother's Worksheet Form (VS-109.1) into appropriate EMR.
• Scans the Acknowledgment of Paternity Form (VS-159.1M) and the Acknowledgement of Paternity Survey into appropriate EMR.
• Scans the Social Security Letter and Immtrac (Texas Immunization) Registration Forms (ImmTrac NB-2) into appropriate EMR.
• Obtains completed ImmTrac (Texas Immunization) Registration Form and Social Security Form from parent.
• Provides ImmTrac Registration and Social Security Form (ImmTrac NB-2) to parent.
• Receives completed ImmTrac Registration and Security Form (ImmTrac NB-W) forms from parent before discharge.
• Receptionist/Front desk coverage.
• Greets all customers utilizing appropriate customer service skills.
• Handles routine questions consistently and in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes appropriate telephone skills.
• Retrieves all medical records needed to complete ROI request.
• Reviews each request for release of patient information requirements.
• Retrieves requested patient information.
• Enters a Quick Disclosure in the EHR to track the patient information requested and released.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable in the use and analysis of HIM patient information systems applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD9, rCDIO, and CPT coding classification systems and guidelines.
• Knowledgeable in CMS, Texas Medicaid, and other regulatory agency rules and regulations related to Health Information Management.
• Effective verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.
• Intermediate proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet.
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail, works well in a team environment.

Required: High School Diploma Preferred: Patient-facing experience