Health Information Processing Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare authority as a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital. This role involves managing patient information and supporting healthcare teams through various clerical tasks. The position offers flexible hours, with opportunities to transition into permanent roles, along with competitive wages and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Qualifications

• Typing test (55+ NWPM) within the last 48 months required.
• Two years recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis to ensure accuracy of patient records.
• Maintain electronic tracking system for patient charts.
• Type a variety of documents for Managers and Physicians.

Skills

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

Quantitative Analysis

Clerical Skills

Education

Completion of a Medical Terminology Course

Job description

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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?

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).
  
  

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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