HEALTH INFORMATION PROCESSING CLERK
Apply Now Job ID 1462388 Date posted 11/25/2020Community :KELOWNA
Facility :KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Status :RELIEF FULL TIME
| Position Summary |
Kelowna General Hospital is looking for a Relief Full Time Health Information Processing Clerk to join their team. Apply today! When you apply, please ensure you include the following documentation for your application to be considered: • A current Typing Test 55 wpm or greater completed within past 48 months from a recognized institution, (self-administered internet tests are not accepted); • Proof of completion of a Medical Terminology Course; • Your Resume indicating two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; • A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week); • Certificates/Diplomas/Transcripts must be from accredited Schools/Colleges/Universities. This position performs clerical duties relating to preparation, maintenance and storage of patient information in paper and electronic form, secretarial duties for Managers and Physicians and quantitative analysis, such as: • Conduct quantitative analysis to ensure accuracy of patient records; • Monitors and maintains an electronic tracking system for deficient patient charts; • Types a variety of technical and non-technical material for Managers and Physicians - memos, correspondence, medical reports, minutes or notes at departmental or committee meetings; • Retrieves, organizes and files patient records, reports, and other documents; • Answers inquiries regarding patient information in accordance with legislative statutes, IHA and established policies, procedures and guidelines for Release of Information; • Data entry functions for a variety of clinical registries and/or databases; • Assists physicians in completing patient documentation by performing quantitative analysis; • Reception duties - answers telephone, transfers calls, takes messages or answers routine enquiries. Receives visitors, provides information and directs to appropriate areas. Sorts and distributes mail (paper and electronic). Hours of Work: 16:00 to 23:59 Monday to Friday |
Qualifications |
Education, Training and Experience: • Grade 12, • Medical Terminology course, Plus • Two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Completion of a Typing Test 55 wpm or greater, dated within the past 48 months and must be issued from a valid institution only. (self-administered internet tests are not accepted) Skills and Abilities: • Ability to keyboard at 55 wpm • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Ability to deal with others effectively • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to organize work • Ability to operate related equipment A valid 5 minute typing test taken within the past 48 months from an accredited institution is required. Please note that self-administered internet tests are not accepted **ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.** |
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