PUBLIC HEALTH REGISTRAR

About the role

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill Public Health Registrar positions within the Department of Public Health. The positions involve assisting with the processing and controlling of communicable disease reports, preparing statistical data and medical reports, and performing specialized duties related to these functions.

Responsibilities

• Registers births and deaths; initiates and assists with control of the reporting of communicable disease.
• Reviews and analyzes birth and death certificates, including cause of death statements and communicable disease reports for compliance with laws, consistency, and acceptability of medical and other data, and accuracy and completeness for statistical purposes.
• Contacts physicians, hospitals, funeral directors, and other agencies to resolve discrepancies or to secure additional information on birth and death certificates and on matters relating to the reporting and control of communicable disease.
• Advises professional persons, other agencies, and the public in matters relating to vital records, problems relating to communicable disease reporting, and interprets laws and departmental policies governing communicable disease.
• Issues or refuses interment, disinterment, and removal permits in conformity with legal requirements.
• Collections fees received for searching records, issuing permits, and for certified copies of vital records and prepares bank deposits and transmittal documents for armored car transport service.
• Affords assistance in the verification of vital statistics and analysis, and tabulating of reports of communicable disease.
• Serves as liaison between the department and the Los Angeles General Medical Center in obtaining and relaying morbidity information to personnel concerned with communicable disease control.
• Prepares State and local epidemiological case history forms and edits laboratory reports for diagnostic information, obtaining missing information; prepares confidential morbidity report cards and maintains the district file of communicable disease cases.
• Reviews patient records, abstracts pertinent data, and prepares reports containing medical information for physicians, hospitals, and other agencies; obtains and records parental data in accordance with the Parent Opportunity Program.
• Researches medical, statistical and sociological data for the District Health Officer and serves as consultant and advisor for other district staff in these matters; maintains the district file of statistical data and a medical information reference library.
• Trains Assistant Public Health Registrars in functions and procedures relating to vital registration and communicable disease reporting; instructs clerical personnel in the issuance of burial permits.
• Assembles and reviews data for and prepares statistical reports.
• Serves as liaison between the department and the Los Angeles General Medical Center in obtaining and relaying morbidity information to personnel concerned with communicable disease control.
• Operates a personal computer to enter and retrieve data and does filing in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

• Three years' experience requiring the use of the contents of medical records or medical reports, one year of which must have been in connection with birth or death certificates or records of diseases reportable in the State of California.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Qualifications

Additional experience beyond the requirements in connection with birth or death certificates or records of diseases reportable in the State of California will be considered favorably.

Skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required.

Benefits

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package including diverse healthcare choices and strong retirement plans.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Any schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.