Health Records Clerk

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Health Records Clerk to perform various record processing and analysis tasks. This entry-level, full-time position emphasizes patient safety and involves using computerized systems to manage health records. Applicants should possess Grade 12 education and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble health records and process discharged records.
• Check patient records for completion using computerized systems.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Equipment Operation

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator or designate, and under the supervision of the Supervisor Records Processing, the Health Records Clerk performs a variety of record processing and analysis duties such as assembling health records, processing discharged records, and checking patient records to ensure completion, utilizing a variety of computerized systems and applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1290.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Locations include Ganges, Duncan, Pender Island, Saltspring Island, Sidney, Chemainus, and Richmond in British Columbia, Canada.