Maricopa County Department of Public Health
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VitalRecordsRegistrar
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“Vital Records Registrar at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Skills: Vital Records Registration, Customer Service, Data Entry, Financial Reconciliation. Register, correct, and amend vital records. Issue certified copies of birth and death certificates”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain 100% data and identity security of all submissions; Provide daily activity reports of all vital registration activity to management; Balance the cash drawer, and reconcile paperwork on a daily basis
Industry & Context.
Resolve any vital registration issues that may be out of compliance
Ability to lift up to 20- 25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly, Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency, Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire, Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check, Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual some positions require a Hepatitis vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of office, administrative, or clerical experience, High school diploma or GED, Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire, Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check, Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual some positions require a Hepatitis vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Nice to Have
Three or more years of office, administrative, or clerical experience, Experience working with U. S. vital records/registration, Experience working with medical records or in a health-related field, including mortuary science, Certification as a Public Health or Community Health Worker from an accredited college, or currently enrolled in a Public Health or Community Health Worker program, and eligible to receive certification within six months of hire
What You'll Do.
and amend vital records
Issue certified copies of birth and death certificates
Assure surveillance of public health mortality threats
Adhere to financial guidelines
Comply with Arizona State Statutes
and federal requirements
Apply specialized working knowledge to register live birth
and fetal death certificates that occur primarily within Maricopa County and the State of Arizona as necessary
Apply the appropriate Arizona Revised Statutes
Arizona Administrative Codes
and procedures that determine who may or may not lawfully register vital records and obtain certified copies of birth
and fetal death certificates
Review and process administrative orders or court orders submitted for the purpose of creating or amending Arizona vital records
Enter related data into appropriate databases
Validate all identification and evidentiary documents while maintaining 100% data and identity security of all submissions
including various government-issued identification
evidentiary documents
and records provided by the general public and private or public agencies
and/or process hospital and funeral home correction letters
and voluntary acknowledgments of paternity
Efficiently and accurately address high-volume customer inquiries received in person
Provide daily activity reports of all vital registration activity to management
and update funeral home charge accounts
and accept various payment tenders for services rendered
balance the cash drawer
and reconcile paperwork on a daily basis
Provide consultation and training to funeral homes
and stakeholders regarding the vital registration process
Coordinate with the Arizona Department of Health Services to resolve any vital registration issues that may be out of compliance
Adhere to the secure data records retention policies and maintain strict compliance with the management and recording of all vital records data contained within the State of Arizona and Maricopa County retention schedules
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Providing guidance to partners and stakeholders; Provide consultation and training to funeral homes, birthing facilities, public partners, and stakeholders regarding the vital registration process; Coordinate with the Arizona Department of Health Services to resolve any vital registration issues that may be out of compliance
Communication Scope
Address high-volume customer inquiries received in person, telephonically, and via the web
Full Job Description
**Posting Date** 05/15/26 **Application Deadline** Open Until Filled **Pay Range** Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $22.81 hourly Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $30.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. **Job Type** Unclassified **Department** Public Health **About the Position** **This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.** **If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.** As a Vital Records Registrar, you will register, correct, and amend vital records and issue certified copies of birth and death certificates while providing guidance to partners and stakeholders, maintaining security, assuring surveillance of public health mortality threats, adhering to financial guidelines, and complying with Arizona State Statutes, administrative codes, and federal requirements. _**On-The-Spot Hiring Event**_ The Maricopa County Public Health Department is hosting an in-person hiring event on **Tuesday, May 12th, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM**. Join us at the Maricopa County Public Health Clinic, located at **1645 E Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85016**. ***_Selected candidates will be invited to attend on-site interviews._ _Please note that not all applicants will be scheduled to participate in the event. If invited, bring your resume and be prepared to interview for a career opportunity with Maricopa County!***_ **About Us** Come work for the [Maricopa County Department of Public Health](http://www.maricopa.gov/5302/Public-Health), the 3 _rd_ largest health jurisdiction in t
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