Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.

Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary

The role of the Birth Documentation Tech reports to the Health Information Services Manager. This position is responsible for collecting, processing, and submitting information in order to obtain a birth certificate issuance from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Reach out to parents of the newborn to collect necessary information for birth certificates
• Obtain and submit necessary documentation including documentation signed by parents or guardians, medical record information, and any other necessary documentation to the appropriate state agency
• Assist with chart assembly, correspondence, and physician queries, as necessary

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Minimum 1-year previous experience in HIS, a healthcare setting, or a clerical support role, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.