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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Birth Registrar

Memorial Regional Medical Center

Full-Time Days - 8am to 4:30pm

_**Please note that this is an entry-level health information role**_

Job Summary:

The Birth Registrar provides clerical support for the Obstetrical department and Health Information Management departments in the areas of processing, data abstraction, and electronic data submission of birth and death certificates. The Birth Registrar will prioritize the daily operation of the department to provide optimal, timely services to our customers.

Essential Functions:

+ Completes state birth registry worksheet by extracting data from the medical record as required for birth certificate and death registration completion

+ Assists mother to complete state birth registry worksheet

+ Completes and notarizes paternity affidavits per state requirements

+ Compiles all worksheet information required and inputs all required information into the electronic birth/death registry into the state electronic vital statistics registry

+ Other duties as assigned

Education:

+ High School Degree or GED

Experience:

+ Prior healthcare experience (preferred, not required)

Training:

+ State-specific birth registry training (required)

Skills & Abilities:

+ Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

+ Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]