Clerk - EMG Clinic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority seeks a Clerk, Allied Health & Day Hospital to provide clerical support under the Manager of Health Services. The role involves handling patient/resident interactions with care, maintaining records, and supporting health IT systems such as EMR.

Requirements include Grade 12, a recognized clerical program, and proficiency in MS Office; Medical Terminology is an asset. Applicants must pass criminal checks and can expect a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Internet use and data entry.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Manager, Health Services, Allied Health & Day Hospital.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Prepare agendas, schedule meetings and take notes/minutes.
• Assist with health IT systems such as EMR (Accuro) and scheduling tools.

Skills

Medical terminology

MS Office Suite

Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Internet

English grammar/spelling/punctuation

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Keyboard 50 wpm

Self-management

Education

Grade 12 Manitoba Standards

Clerical/secretarial program

Medical Terminology (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Access

ESP

INFOMED/Promiso

Accuro EMR

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Position Overview

The Clerk, Allied Health & Day Hospital provides clerical support functions as directed by the Manager, Health Services, Allied Health & Day Hospital.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a health care environment with patient/resident/client contact is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a similar clerical position preferred.
• Previous experience preferred with applicable software such as:
  • Electronic Scheduling Program (ESP).
  • Workload Measurement Program (INFOMED, Promiso).
  • Electronic Medical Records (Accuro).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 graduate, Manitoba Standards.
• Successful completion of a recognized clerical/secretarial program required.
• Medical Terminology is an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Microsoft “Access” would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet.
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of relevant Workplace Safety and Health responsibilities.
• Ability to use or learn to use applicable software.
• Keyboarding skills with an accuracy of 50 wpm.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, using good judgement and asking for guidance, direction when necessary.
• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written format.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to select appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents/clients, family members and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to support committee functioning through preparing agendas, scheduling meetings, taking notes/minutes and other required duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to use systems and equipment typical of an office environment.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents/clients, or to other staff.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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