Patient Access & Health Records Clerk

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Patient Admitting Clerk at Lakeshore General Hospital, Ashern. The role focuses on accurate data capture during patient registration, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining secure health records and filing systems.

Responsibilities include correct identification and chart location, supporting health information retrieval, and upholding confidentiality while collaborating in a matrix structure to support Health Information

Qualifications

• Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification.
• Completion of a certified Medical Terminology Course.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills.
• Minimum two years' experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Pre-employment security checks required.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Register patients with accurate and concise information per provincial best practices.
• Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication.
• Maintain organized and secure health records and filing.
• Identify and file patient reports; manage health record deficiency system.
• Support retrieval of health information and timely access.
• Maintain confidential information; work in a matrix structure to support Health Information Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification

Medical Terminology Course

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Patient Admitting Clerk at Lakeshore General Hospital, Ashern. The role focuses on accurate data capture during patient registration, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining secure health records and filing systems.

Responsibilities include correct identification and chart location, supporting health information retrieval, and upholding confidentiality while collaborating in a matrix structure to support Health Information