Performs clerical duties as required to meet the needs of the patient, facilitating the delivery of care by other care team members. Strong customer service skills are essential. The birth clerk will be responsible for obtaining the accurate information needed for the preparation of the legal birth certificate as required by law. The birth clerk is also responsible for obtaining paternity paperwork when needed.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated team member abilities.

Required Experience

Required:

• Proficient in typing and computer skills 

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Typing and computer skills
• 1-2 years hospital/healthcare experience in clerical/office, or unit clerking preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of course within six months.