Admitting Clerk

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Ashern; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Part-Time Patient Admitting Clerk at Ashern Hospital (0.2 FTE, evenings/weekends). The role focuses on accurate patient registration, secure health records, and timely access to information.

Emphasis is on exceptional customer service and professional communication within a matrix health information setting. Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, filing reports, and supporting health information services to ensure

Qualifications

• Medical Office Assistant or Medical Secretary certification required.
• Completion of a certified Medical Terminology Course is preferred.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and team-work abilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete pre-employment security checks.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and concisely in line with provincial registries.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication within the facility.
• Maintain organized and secure health records and correct filing of reports.
• Support access to health information and maintain chart location system.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to clients and staff.

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certification

Medical Terminology Certification

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Pre-employment checks

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Closing Date:

10/13/2026

Facility / Site:

Ashern Hospital - Lakeshore

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Evenings Weekends

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

0.2

Union Group:

MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

The Patient Admitting Clerk is responsible for the accurate and concise collection of information during the registration process, in compliance with provincial client registry best practices. Ensuring exceptional customer service, and professionalism are met, the Patient Admitting Clerk is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient communication within the facility. The incumbent will ensure that organized and secure health records are maintained; is accountable for the correct identification and filing of patient reports, along with the maintenance of the health record deficiency system in accordance with the regional standards. The Patient Admitting Clerk provides facility support for retrieving health information, ensuring timely access, and maintaining an up to date chart location system. The incumbent ensures confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, while working co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Patient Admitting Clerk functions in manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification
• Completion of a certified Medical Terminology Course
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application uponchange of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.