Birth Certificate Clerk PT - Methodist

Records all births and fetal deaths and completes all required paperwork in accordance with Illinois Regulations. Performs data collection and analysis of OB data for the hospital and state reporting purposes.

Accurate and timely completion of birth or fetal death certificates on all newborns.

• →Is professional in interactions with parents when interviewing for needed information.
• →Is considerate of patient needs; asks permission before interviewing.
• →Is timely in collecting and returning information and documents to parents.
• →Is attentive to detail and formatting when typing birth certificate.

Informs parents with special needs of available programs and completes the required paperwork in a professional manner.

• →Consults with adoptive or surrogate prospective parents when appropriate.
• →Is knowledgeable of forms and procedures related to paternity acknowledgement.
• →Follows all federal and state regulations regarding the obtaining and witnessing of signatures.
• →Is knowledgeable of state and federal procedures for obtaining certified birth certificate copies.
• →Responds to patient questions appropriately, promptly seeking unknown information.
• →Assists with public aid enrollment for baby.
• →Liaison with Good Beginnings program

Serves as a resource related to Vital Statistics and Social Security Card issues. Assists with departmental secretarial duties.

• →Responds to patient questions appropriately, promptly seeking unknown information.
• →Offers to apply for the new child's social security number/card at time of interview with parent.
• →Submits records to the State in a timely manner.
• →Assists with unit secretary role when requested.
• →Answers telephone while available at nurses' station.

Performs consistent and accurate collection of Obstetrical data for statistical analysis.

• →Is timely in collecting and reporting statistical data for review by the Nurse Manager or Director.
• →Is knowledgeable of where to find required information, reports data accurately, and follows upon missing information.
• →Gathers physician statistics as requested.
• →Assists in data collection and completion of statistical surveys and submits in a timely manner

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