Health Information Processing Clerk

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital. This role involves clerical support in maintaining patient information and requires strong analytical and organizational skills. Upscale your career with competitive wages, training, and opportunities for permanent positions in a thriving and beautiful region.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Completion of a recognized 5-minute typing test (55+ NWPM).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and store patient information.
• Conduct quantitative analysis for accuracy of patient records.
• Answer inquiries regarding patient information in accordance with policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Typing

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology Course

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Monday to Friday, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

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?

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;
• Monitor and maintain an electronic tracking system for deficient patient charts;
• Type a variety of technical and non-technical material for Managers and Physicians - memos, correspondence, medical reports, minutes or notes at departmental or committee meetings;
• Retrieve, organize, and file patient records, reports, and other documents;
• Answer inquiries regarding patient information in accordance with legislative statutes, IHA, and established policies, procedures, and guidelines for Release of Information;
• Perform data entry functions for a variety of clinical registries and/or databases;
• Assist physicians in completing patient documentation by performing quantitative analysis;
• Perform reception duties - answer telephones, transfer calls, take messages, answer routine inquiries, receive visitors, provide information, and direct to appropriate areas. Sort and distribute 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 years’ 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).

If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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!

Qualifications

• Grade 12,
• Medical Terminology course, plus
• Two years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• Completion of a 5-minute typing test at 55 wpm or greater, dated within the past 48 months, issued from a valid institution only.