Health Information Clerk

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Whitemouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Health Information Clerk in Whitemouth. This role supports physicians and staff with clerical and reception duties while ensuring accurate health records in line with PHIA requirements.

You will handle electronic submission and reconciliation of physicians’ billings and maintain confidentiality while building strong relationships with colleagues and the public.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of recognized Healthcare / Medical Secretarial course. Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Recognized Medical Terminology course required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PHIA legislation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office programs.
• Two to three years recent related medical office experience is required.
• Electronic Medical Record scheduling, filing, & shadow billing required.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, clients, the public, and health care professionals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines thereby establishing priorities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• The Health Information Clerk is responsible for assisting Physicians and staff with clerical and reception duties.
• The Health Information Clerk will also ensure the maintenance of accurate health records consistent with policies, procedures, and legislation (PHIA).
• The incumbent requires the ability to provide confidential clerical functions and to maintain an excellent rapport with staff and public.
• The incumbent is also responsible for the electronic submission and reconciliation of Physician’s billings.
• The position of Health Information Clerk functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team-based work

Professional conduct

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Healthcare/Medical Secretarial course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR scheduling system

Job description

Requisition ID: 414071
Position Number: HICLERKPRIMWDHC_01
City: Whitemouth
Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Whitemouth District Health Centre
Department / Unit: Primary Care
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: MGEU
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
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 Health Information Clerk is responsible for assisting Physicians and staff with clerical and reception duties. The Health Information Clerk will also ensure the maintenance of accurate health records consistent with policies, procedures, and legislation (PHIA). The incumbent requires the ability to provide confidential clerical functions and to maintain an excellent rapport with staff and public. The incumbent is also responsible for the electronic submission and reconciliation of Physician’s billings. The position of Health Information Clerk functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of recognized Healthcare / Medical Secretarial course. Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Recognized Medical Terminology course required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PHIA legislation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office programs.
• Two to three years recent related medical office experience is required.
• Electronic Medical Record scheduling, filing, & shadow billing required.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, clients, the public, and health care professionals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines thereby establishing priorities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change 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 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.