Health Information Processing Clerk

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. Days shifts from 08:00 to 16:00 with flexible coverage to support leaves and peak periods.

You will work on patient records, data entry, and reception duties, gaining experience while benefiting from wage competitiveness, shift premiums, and employer-supported training as part of a dedicated clerical team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis to ensure accuracy of patient records.
• Monitor and maintain electronic tracking for deficient patient charts.
• Type a variety of technical and non-technical material for Managers and Physicians.
• Retrieve, organize and file patient records, reports, and other documents.
• Respond to inquiries regarding patient information in line with legislation and policies.
• Enter data for clinical registries and databases.
• Assist physicians with patient documentation through quantitative analysis.
• Handle reception duties: phones, messages, visitors, mail distribution.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Casual Health Information Processing Clerk at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. Days of work: 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?

• 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).

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.

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?