Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The coordinator manages health information tasks including the completion of birth certificates and paternity affidavits. They also assist parents in the Birth Place and maintain accurate medical records for the state.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Weekend (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Compensation:
$15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Works Saturday/Sunday, exact hours can be flexible but usually covers 8 - 12:30.
Fun opportunity to work in a very culturally diverse role, interacting with patients of all backgrounds and helping to guide new parents through the birth certificate process.
We strive to have a caring personality with each family interaction.
Employee's desk is located in the back of the Newborn Nursery in the Birth Place.
Will need to become a notary public for State of SD.
Fairly flexible schedule with 6 hour shifts.
Hours are able to be worked between 6am - 2:30pm.
Summary Provides a variety of support activities for the Health Information Management (HIM) Department, including birth certificate completion, paternity affidavit completion, updating medical record with infant names and filing birth certificates for the state.
Works with health information in multiple, diverse environments - main job duty is collecting information and assisting parents in the completion of birth certificates in the Birth Place. Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis. Retrieves and uses the data of healthcare information systems correctly and legally. Provides assistance with a variety of duties within the department including data entry, copying, and retrieving of documents from other hospital departments. Prior experience in healthcare environment preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Associate's degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology preferred. Prior experience in a healthcare environment is also preferred, and the role requires becoming a notary public.
Market context
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