Birth Registrar - job 1 of 2

Department: Labor and Delivery

Reports To: Nurse Manager

Approved By: Labor and Delivery

Approved Date: June 2023

Reviewed By: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Requirements:

Education: High School Graduate.

Skills: Preferred knowledge of medical terminology. Computer skills for detailed data entry required. Bilingual preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in healthcare preferred.

Certification: N/a

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Addresses patients, visitors, family members, and co-workers in a pleasant, friendly and respectful manner
• Functions as a courier for the Unit, when necessary
• Assists patients with requests that pertain to clerical functions i.e.: telephone, TV request
• Assists director, manager and clinical coordinator with clerical tasks as needed
• Accurate data entry of specific and required patient clinical information
• Timely completion of birth records as required by the state of New Jersey
• Transcribes into the computer all statistical Electronic Birth Certificate data for the Vital Statistics Office
• Assesses charts routinely to assure that all EBC modules are corrected, completed, and followed up with the State
• Acts as a liaison to the City of Teaneck’s birth certificate office
• Responds to all telephone calls related to Birth Certificate and Infant Social Security Number issues
• Completes daily clerical work assignments by the end of the assigned shift without interference to the quality of work and gives pertinent information to appropriate leader
• Performs all other duties as assigned