The Birth Certificate Clerk obtains birth information from the patient by phone and by visiting patient rooms. Advises patient on state regulations regarding completion of birth certificates. Notarizes paternity affidavits in accordance with Louisiana law. Abstracts medical information from patient records and submits to the State. Submits birth information for every birth at Woman's Hospital and maintains a record thereof. Assists patients in resolving problems regarding the birth certificate by communicating with local and state registrars. Performs various duties assigned by the department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a Health Information Management department or equivalent work in a related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities:

Prints birth list from Epic for daily census tracking.
Calls or visits patient to collect information for infant's birth certificate on next business day following infant's delivery.
Assists patients in completing paternity affidavits and notarizes such documents in accordance with requirements imposed by the State of Louisiana.
Advises patient of legal regulations concerning birth certificate completion.
Abstracts clinical information into birth certificate and send to delivering physician to certify in accordance with LA state filing guidelines.
Logs in any birth certificates returned by the local registrar within 24 hours of receipt.
Composes letters to LA Office of Vital Statistics for completion or correction of original birth certificate.
Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Rotating Saturdays

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$13.00 – $18.00

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org.

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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