Maternity Care Center Birth Clerk, Labor… at Adventist… · Bakersfie…

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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About the Company

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.