Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Women's Hospital
Address: 707 N. 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE

Work Schedule: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Variable Days, Rotating Weekends, Rotating Holidays

Eligible for full time benefits.

Interviews parents to obtain Birth Certificates, Social Security numbers and Fetal Death Certificates.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Interview parents to obtain Birth Certificates, Social Security cards and Fetal Death Certificates

• Answers telephones.

• Maintains and operates the Birth Certificate System.

• Gives directions to patients, family members and visitors.

• Fax and copy information as required.

• Explains state laws regarding marriage, divorce decrees, and the legalities of who can go on a birth certificate.

• Completes the facility worksheets and mother's worksheets.

2. Collaborates with the State Vital Statistics office.

• Checks the reject que frequently and responds to the State.

• Amends the birth certificate when warranted.

• Maintains Notary Certification for the State of Nebraska.

• Notarizes two way, three way, and single paternity forms.

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3. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains procedure books and paternity education.

• Assist in the orientation of new staff members.

• Prepares hearing screen reports for the State

• Enters name changes to facilitate billing and lab in a timely fashion.

• Completes and shares monthly maternity report (MMR).

Schedule:

9:00am to 5:00pm, Variable Days, Rotating Weekends, Rotating Holidays

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent required.
• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Experience

• N/A

License/Certifications

• Notary certification and stamp obtained and maintained within the first 3 months of employment required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Skills and knowledge in order to prepare reports, perform calculations, keep records, and deal effectively with people.
• Passing grade on medical terminology course required.
• Ability to type 30 to 40 wpm. with accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills necessary to communicate with physicians, callers, visitors, patients, family and team members by verbal and written communication.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer applications and look at a computer screen 50-80% of the time.
• Must be highly organized and able to prioritize work flow.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Grasping
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Sitting
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Hearing
  • Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.