Health Records Technician 1 (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kenora seeks a Health Records Technician to perform technical analysis, data entry, and assist with health care data reporting. This full-time permanent position offers fantastic benefits, including three weeks of paid vacation, a pension plan, and relocation support. Ideal candidates will have CHIMA certification and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Desjardin Group Life Insurance

Extended health benefits

Relocation and accommodation packages

Access to staff physiotherapy and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• CHIMA certification with current registration required.
• Knowledge of clinical medicine and anatomy necessary.
• Experience in health records administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis and data entry of clinical information.
• Assist with Release of Information requests as per PHIPA.
• Maintain filing and other clerical procedures.

Skills

CHIMA Certification

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent keyboarding skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with MS Office

Familiarity with MediTech and 3M Abstracting software

Education

High Diploma

Tools

MediTech

3M Abstracting software

Job description

Job Description

The Health Records Technician 1 performs technical analysis, data entry and verification of clinical information associated with reporting and utilizing health care data. This position assists with Release of Information requests according to PHIPA, filing and other clerical procedures as required.

This is a full-time permanent position located in Kenora, offering a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities.

Why Work with LWDH?

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• CHIMA Certification with current registration; High Diploma; maintenance of mandatory continuing professional education credits
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Ability to use designated reference materials
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of MS Office, MediTech and 3M Abstracting and HIM software; experience with other clinical abstracting software and ADT software would be considered as an asset
• Reliable attendance record
• Willing to expand job knowledge and skills, but experience is preferred. Prior experience in Health Records administration would be considered an asset

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles. We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.