Health Information Management Associate-Birth & Death Registrars-Day Shift (35 Hours)

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health Information Management Associate-Birth & Death Registrars-Day Shift (35 Hours).

In this role, the successful candidate Position Summary:Responsible for filing Birth Certificates, Spontaneous and Induced Termination Certificates and sterilization data into the New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) electronic system.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists L&D Nursing with processing Newborn Screening lab results.
Identifies live birth cases at the Medical Center. Obtains necessary information and any legal documents from birth parent(s). Extracts information from medical records as necessary. Obtains any additional required reporting information from nursing unit personnel within the reporting timeframe. Enters and transmits all required data in a timely fashion and as required by the NYC DOH.
Reports all induced and spontaneous terminations of pregnancy in accordance with NYC DOH regulations. Reports sterilization data in accordance with NYC DOH regulations.
Communicates with physicians in order to facilitate timely reporting of all vital events. Initiates follow-ups as needed to ensure compliance with operational standards for reporting vital statistics.
Organizes and maintains an electronic database of reported cases according to HIM department policies.
Greets, directs and responds to the needs and requests of the staff, patients and general public for the section/department. Answers telephones and inquiries promptly and courteously; identifies themselves and the department when answering the phone. Directs telephone calls and visitors appropriately based on content of the inquiry. Obtains information, answers questions and resolves routine problems in an appropriate manner. Takes messages accurately and completely.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma with 1-2 years of experience in an area directly related to the position or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and/or hospital admissions required. Proficiency with automated patient information or accounting systems. Knowledge of relevant computer systems required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:Associates Degree in Health Information Technology..

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $57,858.81 - $57,858.81 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.