Under general supervision, is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of birth records including birth certificates and Paternity Opportunity Program forms.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of ARMC and AHMC Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.  The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to: Customer Service, Patient Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care, and AHMC Inc initiatives.

1. Consistently apply infection control policies/practices.
2. Meet population specific competencies.
3. Attend department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.
4. Participate in department specific performance improvement project.
5. Utilizes state-operated AVISS Birth Certificate computer program to accurately input and record birth certificate data and submit birth certificates.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of and facilitates Paternity Opportunity Program (POP) including completing and filing of forms per guidelines set forward by the state.
7. Facilitates communication activities between caregivers, departments, patients and visitors including prioritizing and triaging all incoming telephone calls according to organizational and unit expectations.
8. Performs clerical activities including ensuring complete patient medical records related to birth certificates and POP forms.
9. Ensures that all birth certificates and POP forms are filed with the state in a timely manner per established guidelines.
10. Maintains accurate daily census and other statistical information such as outpatient logs for appropriate units.
11. Ensures physician or designated other signatures are in place for birth certificates.
12. Accountable to plan, order, stock all office and chart supplies necessary to effectively perform work.
13. Interacts with visitors, patients, members of medical and nursing staff and other departments in courteous manner consistent with customer service goals.
14. Attire and appearance will be professional at all times in accordance with hospital policy.
15. Maintain confidentiality of all records and information that pertains to patients, physicians, employees, the hospital, and its related interests.
16. Perform special projects or other related work as requested.

• Current BLS-HCP
• Effective oral and written communication skillsEffective problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Performs data input/order entry with accuracy.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis .
• Proficient in data entry.
• Proficient in medical terminology.