Medical Records Specialist: Privacy, QA & Release of Info

St. Joseph’s; Guelph; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage clerical operations for record/file management, including editing, auditing, uploading, and routing reports, and ensuring timely turnaround.

The role requires accuracy in handling patient information, knowledge of privacy laws, and ability to work independently or in a team, with experience in medical transcription and terminology preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or college diploma in Medical Office Administration with a Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology component.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a medical transcriptionist or equivalent in a Health Centre environment.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, geriatric medicine, clinical medicine, pharmacology, and diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Handle release of information requests in person, by email, and by phone with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with departments to collect patient information as required.
• Identify clinical documentation across electronic systems and paper records.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to clerical staff on documentation standards and privacy practices.
• Perform quality assurance checks on charts and records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Medical Office Administration certificate or college diploma

Tools

PointClickCare

OSCAR

Excel

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage clerical operations for record/file management, including editing, auditing, uploading, and routing reports, and ensuring timely turnaround.

The role requires accuracy in handling patient information, knowledge of privacy laws, and ability to work independently or in a team, with experience in medical transcription and terminology preferred.