Relief Health Records Clerk

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking a Relief Health Records Clerk to join the health information team in Yellowknife. The role involves clerical and reception duties, processing inquiries for patient information, and supporting staff and the public.

You will work within a team, using Microsoft Office, and must have a high school diploma plus a Medical Terminology program and two years of related experience in computerized health care clerical work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of Medical Terminology program.
• Two years of related healthcare clerical/reception experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and reception support for patient information inquiries.
• Respond to requests from staff, clinics and the general public.
• Collaborate with other Government Departments, Boards and Agencies on patient information.

Skills

MS Office

Office equipment

Independent work

Detail orientation

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology program

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Yellowknife.

Job Information

The Relief Health Records Clerk reports to the Health Information Analyst and Supervisor of Patient Information. The incumbent works within a team environment providing clerical and reception support for inquiries and requests from staff, clinics, general public and other Government Departments, Boards and Agencies for patient information. The Health Records Department is responsible for processing approximately 31,000 patient encounters per year.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with a computer using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with office equipment (i.e. photocopier).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow procedures and focus on details.
• Medical Terminology

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

High school diploma and successful completion of a Medical Terminology program in addition to two (2) years of related experience in a computerized health care clerical/reception work setting.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.