Ward Information Coordinator – Patient Records

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre performs the role of Ward Clerk to assist nursing units by updating and organizing information and ensuring smooth information flow. The Ward Clerk handles telephone inquiries, prepares and maintains patients’ charts, and conducts photocopying, mailing, and filing tasks while upholding confidentiality in a busy healthcare setting.

Strong MS Office and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset.
• Professional and discreet in handling confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Aligned with SLMHC values: compassion, respect, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to clinical leads.
• Answer telephone, relay messages and respond to inquiries from staff, patients and outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage patients’ charts, while maintaining accurate and up to date records.
• Photocopying, faxing, and filing as required.
• Handling and delivery of mail as required.
• Meditech data entry.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Meditech

Job description

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre performs the role of Ward Clerk to assist nursing units by updating and organizing information and ensuring smooth information flow. The Ward Clerk handles telephone inquiries, prepares and maintains patients’ charts, and conducts photocopying, mailing, and filing tasks while upholding confidentiality in a busy healthcare setting.

Strong MS Office and organizational skills are required.