Vital Records Specialist I

Job Posting Title

Vital Records Specialist I

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Vital Records

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $ 42,350.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office – 123 Robert S Kerr, OKC

Salary: up to $ 42,350.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

The Vital Records Specialist I is responsible for assisting the public and data providers in registering confidential events, amending the facts of those events, and obtaining copies of official state birth and death certificates and other associated records.

 

This is the basic level of this job family where employees learn the intricacies of the laws and policies governing the registration, issuance, security, confidentiality of birth and death records, in order to gain an understanding on the efficient use of the complex data systems used to search, issue, amend, replace, and track records, build skills in providing services and assistance to a diverse set of clients and customers. In this role, they will review and evaluate complex legal documents. Assigned tasks involve responding to routine services including requests for records and information submitted by mail, walk-in, internet and telephone customers. 

 

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Utilizes critical thinking to independently perform diverse and complex administrative tasks to research, assess, create, maintain and process vital records.

• Register birth and death certificates in accordance to standards established by extensive state law and policy for filing within the official state registry and federal contract for inclusion in national files.

• Assess and verify complex legal documents, e.g., court orders, affidavits, foreign and domestic identity documents, benefit statements, and lease agreements to determine the validity of submitted evidence to establish the identity and/or legal eligibility of applicants to amend and/or receive copies of records.

• Prepare and provide written individualized written and/or oral instructions to birth and death data providers including hospital/clinic staff, physicians, medical examiners, funeral homes, attorneys, and parents related to the filing, amendment, replacement of birth or death records, to include determinations of parentage, legitimation, adoption, delayed filings and providing for the registration of disinterment.

• Review and analyze records request applications for applicant eligibility, accuracy, consistency, and completeness of submitted information in accordance to established guidelines for identification, legal documents, and payment to prevent fraud, identity theft and the inappropriate release of confidential information. Actively monitor law, rule, policy, and procedure changes governing application process requirements.

• Responsible for the validation of identification for possible fraudulent submission.

• Analyze information, respond to questions, and resolve problems presented by customers or providers to determine the nature of the request and provide a reasonable solution. 

• Open, sort, prioritize, process, scan, and index mail according to department procedure.

• Manage and maintain legible permanent accessible electronic copies; amend and replace records within the system while maintaining all required documentation and administrative flags; and assure complete, accurate indexes of all vital records using various software applications and databases.

• Coordinate with internal divisions and state/federal agencies to acquire necessary legal documentation to register, amend or release records.

• Provide written and oral responses to inquiries concerning legal requirements for document submission, documentation, and filing deadlines.

• Provide instruction on the use of proprietary software to those given access to enter and certify legally required information for the purpose of officially registering a birth or death record.

• Serve as liaison to other public health, social service, and identity programs.

• Conduct User Acceptance testing of new software; prepare and write technical documents, e.g., user guides, system guide and policy manuals.

• Conduct medical record/chart audits for quality assurance of initial data submissions and as documentary evidence for the purpose of record modification.

• Maintain organized case files for audits and special reports.

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements at this level consist of an associate’s degree and one year as a customer service representative or maintaining confidential records in an office environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of the qualifying experience for each 30 semester hours of the required education.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.

 

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required at this level include knowledge of office practices; record management; of business arithmetic; and business communication.  Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to read and comprehend various laws, rules, policies and procedures; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job. Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels.  While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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