Health Information Processing Clerk

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid training

Job summary

Interior Health in Penticton, BC, is seeking a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Penticton Regional Hospital. The role includes clerical duties for patient information, data entry, and reception, with shifts 07:00–15:00 or 08:00–16:00 on rotating days.

We offer opportunities to grow into permanent positions, competitive wages with shift premiums, and employer-paid training. Applicants must have Grade 12 and a Medical Terminology course, plus a 55+ WPM typing test within 48 months and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology course completed.
• Two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a 5 Minute Typing Test 55 wpm or greater, dated within the past 48 months from a valid institution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and store patient information in paper and electronic form.
• Provide secretarial support for Managers and Physicians.
• Enter data into clinical registries and databases.
• Answer inquiries regarding patient information per policies and legislation.
• Perform reception duties: answer phones, sort mail, receive visitors.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Reception duties

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Position Summary

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

Days of work: Rotating, Days, Monday to Friday

Shift times: 07:00 to 15:00, 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;
• 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). 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 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?

Qualfications

• Grade 12,
• Medical Terminology course, Plus
• Two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Completion of a 5 Minute Typing Test 55 wpm or greater, dated within the past 48 months and must be issued from a valid institution only.