Admitting Clerk, Outpatient

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking an Outpatient Admitting Clerk for the Selkirk Regional Health Centre. This half-time position (0.50 FTE) operates in the Outpatient department during evening shifts, delivering accurate patient registration and confidential health information handling.

Responsibilities include customer service excellence, efficient communication, and collaboration with Health Information Services to support hospital operations in a single-site setting in

Qualifications

• Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary certification required.
• Completion of certified Medical Terminology Course.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• Must pass pre-employment security check and have a satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Register patients with accurate information gathering per provincial client registry practices.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication within the facility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client, staff and organizational information.
• Collaborate within Health Information Services in a matrix environment to support operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer skills

Security checks

Education

Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification

Medical Terminology Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 414146

Position Number: ADMITCLKSELOUTPAT_41

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Outpatient

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

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.

Position Summary

The Outpatient 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 Outpatient Admitting Clerk is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient communication within the facility. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Outpatient Admitting Clerk (Selkirk) functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vison 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.

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 Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.