Clerk Typist {CUPE C-26-435}

Workland; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay is seeking a Clerk Typist to organize and manage paper documentation for the legal medical record. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing from units, scanning and maintaining secure physical and electronic records, and performing audits to ensure high-quality records.

You will interact with patients, the public and staff as the first contact for access or disclosure, while upholding privacy legislation and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College in Medical Office Administration or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology required.
• Experience with Medical Records automation systems.
• Knowledge of current privacy legislation.
• Clinical Records environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize paper documentation for the legal medical record.
• Scan and maintain secure physical and electronic records.
• Perform audits to ensure medical records quality and correct errors.
• Interact with patients and staff as first contact for access or disclosure.
• Ensure privacy and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Keyboarding (45 WPM)

Data entry (6000 KPH)

Privacy legislation knowledge

Clinical Records experience

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Good attendance

Excellent filing skills

Safety culture adherence

Education

Medical Office Administration Program

Medical Terminology

Tools

Medical Records Automation Systems

Job description

Department: Records Processing

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Clerk Typist role focuses on the organization and management of all paper documentation that must be made part of the legal medical record. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing paper documentation from all inpatient units and outpatient departments, as well as scanning and maintaining secure physical and electronic records on an ongoing basis. Clerk typists routinely perform audit functions to ensure medical records are of the highest quality and any documentation errors are caught and corrected as soon as possible. Clerk Typists must routinely interact with patients, members of the public and other staff within the organization as they serve as the first contact for anyone requesting access or disclosure of medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required
• Medical Terminology required
• Keyboarding (45 WPM/95% accuracy) and data entry (6000 KPH/95% accuracy) skills required
• Experience of Medical Records automated systems required
• Knowledge of current privacy legislation required
• Previousexperience in a Clinical Records setting required

Skills/Abilities

• Good attendance and work record required
• Excellent filing skills required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER