Birth Registrar

The Birth Registrar is responsible for coordinating all activities relating to the completion and filing of birth certificates with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) via electronic transmission within required time frames and according to state guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with distribution and collection of birth packets to new moms.
• Abstracts needed information from Connect Care.
• Electronically completes birth certificates within 5 business days of birth according to state regulations.
• Prepares and provides completed certificates to the physicians for signatures.
• Submits paternity paperwork to the state.
• Makes needed corrections to submitted certificates as directed by the Office of Vital Records and Town.
• Submits congenital malformations data to the state.
• Assists with arranging for delivery of completed birth certificates to the Town, when needed.
• Interacts positively with patients/families to ensure accuracy of information on birth certificates.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced on his or her assigned unit. (Indirect care.)
• Notifies Supervisor of issues or problems in a timely manner.
• Completes assigned tasks in appropriate time frames, and adjusts to variation in workload.
• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.
• Performs other department duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: General office experience and data entry skills required; experience in a health care setting preferred

Education: A high school diploma or equivalency required

Other: The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Due to a recent upgrade in our online applicant tracking system, anyone who has previously applied for a position with Good Samaritan Hospital will be required to reapply.

With this recent upgrade to our system, all previous applications are no longer accessible by the WMCHealth Recruitment Team. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding during our efforts to upgrade our systems to be able to provide a better candidate experience.