Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Assumes responsibility for collecting and verifying the accuracy of birth certificate worksheet data and entering and transmitting this data to local State and County registrar within the prescribed time-frame. Reviews patient records and codes birth certificates accordingly. Collects and reviews all paternity forms. Submits paternity forms to State and County registrars. Works with sensitive and confidential information.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- One year's relevant experience: Preferred
Department Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
- Collects and ensures all documentation on birth certificate worksheets are complete and accurate.
- Reviews medical records and codes each birth certificate accordingly.
- Enters all initial data and amendments for birth certificates, transmits to Health Department within the allocated time frame and submits all worksheets to HIM.
- Collects, reviews and sends Paternity documentation forms from patients to State and County monthly.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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