Torrance Memorial Medical Center·Torrance, California
The technician is responsible for preparing and processing birth certificates using the EBRS and managing Paternity Opportunity Program documents. Additionally, they provide HIM department support, including receptionist duties and processing release of information requests.
The Birth Certificate Technician is responsible primarily for the preparation and processing of birth certificates on newborn patients. This position also provides backup for a variety of functions with the HIM Department requiring advanced knowledge and/or experience such as front office duties, release of information, record analysis, etc. as described below. Core Competencies Completes Birth Certificates according to California state regulations utilizing the Electronic Birth Registration System (EBRS) provided by the California Department of Public Health..
Prepares Paternity Opportunity Program (POP) documents in conjunction with birth certificate process.
Transmits/files birth certificates with the Vital Records of the County of Los Angeles in a timely manner.
Monitors timely receipt of Newborn Screening Program results (PKU's).
Assists the Government Audit Coordinator and front office HIM staff as needed.
Department Specific Competencies Performs Health Information Management receptionist including: answering and forwarding telephone calls as appropriate; mail distributions etc
Greet visitors/patients/physicians coming into HIM.
Processes Release of Information Requests including scanning to the electronic medical record.
Assists Release of Information/Medicolegal Correspondents as appropriate
Retrieves/prepares/scans medical records and loose documents for inclusion in the EMR.
Retrieves records from Iron Mountain offsite storage vendor.
Compensation Range $25.00 - $32.81 / Hour
The candidate must have the ability to follow California state regulations for birth registration and handle medical records. Advanced knowledge of HIM functions and experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
Market context
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