Patient Admitting Clerk

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking a Patient Admitting Clerk to collect and verify patient information during registration, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. The role supports secure health records management and timely access to information, within a professional health-care team.

The successful candidate will have Medical Office Assistant certification or equivalent and a Medical Terminology course.

Qualifications

• Medical Office Assistant/Secretarial certification required or considered.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.
• Basic computer skills required; experience in health settings preferred.
• Two years in a health-care setting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Solid communication and teamwork abilities; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient information accurately during registration in line with provincial registry standards.
• Provides courteous, professional customer service and handles information confidentially.
• Maintains organized health records and accurate chart locations; supports retrieval of health information.
• Contributes to the health information services workflow within a matrix organizational structure.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Computer skills

Security checks

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certification

Medical Terminology Course

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Lakeshore General Hospital - Ashern

Department / Unit: Health Records

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.00

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Patient Admitting Clerk is responsible for the accurate and concise collection of information during the registration process, in compliance with provincial client registry best practices. Ensuring exceptional customer service, and professionalism are met, the Patient Admitting Clerk is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient communication within the facility. The incumbent will ensure that organized and secure health records are maintained; is accountable for the correct identification and filing of patient reports, along with the maintenance of the health record deficiency system in accordance with the regional standards. The Patient Admitting Clerk provides facility support for retrieving health information, ensuring timely access, and maintaining an up to date chart location system. The incumbent ensures confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, while working co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Patient Admitting Clerk functions in manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification
• Completion of a certified Medical Terminology Course
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.