HIM Associate II-Vital Records-Piedmont Augusta
On-siteAugusta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Register all live births within five days of delivery, fetal deaths within seventy-two hours, and inpatient deaths within one business day after notification. Interview patients and collaborate with state officials to complete fetal death certificates, while serving as a liaison between the hospital and funeral homes to ensure timely processing. Monitor Epic work queues for name changes and pending death certificates, responding to parental inquiries within one business day and sending secure birth confirmation emails. Submit original paternity acknowledgment forms to the Georgia State Office of Vital Records biweekly and maintain original birth worksheets for two years. Complete mandatory training and educational sessions provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health's Vital Records Division.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) within an acute care setting
- Graduate of a Health Information Management program
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred
- Prior experience with infant, fetal and death certificate registration preferred
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
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