Health Records Clerk

Job Description

Job title: Health Records Clerk

Company: Southlake Regional Health Centre

Job description: Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.Job SummaryA Health Records Clerk is responsible for:

• All aspects of chart management including retrieval, reconciliation of all charts received, Prep/ Scan/ Index patient record to electronic chart, front desk coverage, dealing with public and burning diagnostic images onto CD, releasing bodies and dealing with Autopsy and coroner cases.
• Monitoring and managing the chart completion system (quantitative analysis) and assists with ensuring the accuracy of the ADT/Health Records system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Medical Terminology Course
• Previous experience in a Health Record Department is an asset.
• Six months previous experience in an office setting including reception duties, required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Time Management and Organizational abilities including demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize and function in a changing and sometimes stressful work environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to analyze information and make appropriate decisions
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of the hospital computer systems
• Knowledge of Release of Patient Information Policies
• Ability to maintain an effective relationship with peers, medical and hospital staff
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.

Location: Newmarket, ON

Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:15:37 GMT