Saint John File Clerk (1001) PCN 9250891

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Saint John seeks a Health Information Management Clerk 1 to maintain the filing system and ensure the retrieval of patient records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the duties of the position with a good work record.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, medical terminology spelling, and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and filing documents and maintaining charts.
• Responding to requests for patient information and performing general office duties.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Relations

Patient/Client Focus

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Education

High school graduation plus additional program/course(s) of up to six months

Five years of recent experience

Job description

Job Purpose

The Health Information Management Clerk 1 is responsible maintaining the filing system and providing filing and retrieval services

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus an additional program/course(s) of up to six months OR five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 8 years) as a 1001, shall be considered as equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
  
  

Demonstrated Proficiency Verified By Testing In

• Data Entry 4000 KSPH
• Medical Terminology Spelling 75%
• Medical Terminology Vocabulary 75%
• Filing 50%
  
  

Key Responsibilities

The Health Information Management Clerk 1 is responsible for:

• Sorting and filing documents
• Creating and maintaining charts
• Assembling charts according to a standardized order
• Filing, retrieving, tracking and transferring charts and files
• Reproduction of health records (scanning)
• Responding to requests for patient information
• Performing general office duties
  
  

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
  
  

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.