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Job Title Staff Support Associate I/UKHC Requisition Number RE47587 Working Title Vital Statistics Registrar - EVPHA IT TECHNOLOGY Department Name H3997:EVPHA Information Technology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 05 Salary Range $15.00-22.60/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

HS

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2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and combative/violent people. Shift Monday – Friday, 8:am-4:30pm; Will include some holiday and weekend requirements per department needs. Job Summary Responsible for collection and processing Vital Statistics information regarding births and deaths at both Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. Processes and signs off on death certificates and/or birth certificates in the Electronic Death Records and/or Birth Vital Statistics system and ensures physician signature within 5 days of death. Helps physicians access and navigate the Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG) and Electronic Death Reporting System (EDRS) and updates the systems by adding and removing physicians. Works with funeral homes, physicians and families to accurately complete death certificates. Communicates with Kentucky Vital Statistics Office. Interviews the mother/parents of each newborn at the Hospital to apply for the birth certificate and completes paternity affidavit forms for the State. Maintains accurate files of all births at the hospital. Explains how birth certificates and social security numbers are generated to the parents interviewed. Accurately types the Certificate of Live Birth form on all live births and mails them to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Vital Statistics Office within 7 days of birth. Cross trains with and assists other HIM divisions with tasks which may include but are not limited to data entry, task management, work queue management, clerical support, chart audits, both ongoing and special projects and other duties as assigned. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Good communication skills, attention to detail, computer knowledge, and excellent customer service skills preferred. Bilingual preferred. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience High School/ GED. Clinical and/or healthcare support services experience preferred and experience in office and clerical or related. Deadline to Apply 10/13/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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