Posting Date
04/22/26Application Deadline
05/12/26Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $22.44 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
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. Bring your resume, walk in for an interview, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of office, administrative, or clerical experience
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
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 Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
We Also Value
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
Job Contributions
Apply specialized working knowledge to register live birth, still birth, foundling, death, 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, policies, and procedures that determine who may or may not lawfully register vital records and obtain certified copies of birth, death, and fetal death certificates
Review and process administrative orders or court orders submitted for the purpose of creating or amending Arizona vital records. Enters 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, official files, and records provided by the general public and private or public agencies
Witness, notarize, and/or process hospital and funeral home correction letters, customer affidavits, court orders, and voluntary acknowledgments of paternity
Efficiently and accurately address high-volume customer inquiries received in person, telephonically, and via the web, and provide daily activity reports of all vital registration activity to management
Maintain, reconcile, and update funeral home charge accounts, financial invoices, 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, 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
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
Working Conditions
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
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
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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