Health Information Processing Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Fernie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is looking for a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk to join the Elk Valley Hospital team in Fernie, B.C. This position includes clerical duties related to maintaining patient information and assisting healthcare professionals.

The role involves a rotating schedule with shifts from 08:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday. Ideal candidates will complete a typing test and have relevant experience in medical terminology and clerical work. Join us and see why we're recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers!

Qualifications

• Must complete a typing test (55+ NWPM) from a recognized institution.
• Experience in clerical duties related to patient information.
• Familiarity with electronic tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of patient records.
• Maintain an electronic tracking system for patient charts.
• Assist physicians with patient documentation.
• Reception duties including telephone and visitor inquiries.

Skills

Typing speed (55+ NWPM)

Medical terminology

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Completion of a Medical Terminology Course

Two years recent related experience

Job description

Elk Valley Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk to join their team in Fernie, B.C.

Days of work: Rotating, Days Monday to Friday

Shift times: 08:00 to 14:30

Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

Duties

This position performs clerical duties relating to preparation, maintenance and storage of patient information in paper and electronic form, secretarial duties for Managers and Physicians and quantitative analysis, such as:

• Conduct quantitative analysis to ensure accuracy of patient records;
• Monitors and maintains an electronic tracking system for deficient patient charts;
• Types a variety of technical and non-technical material for Managers and Physicians - memos, correspondence, medical reports, minutes or notes at departmental or committee meetings;
• Retrieves, organizes and files patient records, reports, and other documents;
• Answers inquiries regarding patient information in accordance with legislative statutes, IHA and established policies, procedures and guidelines for Release of Information;
• Data entry functions for a variety of clinical registries and/or databases;
• Assists physicians in completing patient documentation by performing quantitative analysis;
• Reception duties - answers telephone, transfers calls, takes messages or answers routine enquiries. Receives visitors, provides information and directs to appropriate areas. Sorts and distributes mail (paper and electronic).

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (55+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details;
• Proof of completion of a Medical Terminology Course;
• Your Resume indicating two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!