Health Records Clerk Pc Flw - Ft

The Manager of Access flow/float pool is currently seeking a full-time Health Records Clerk to work Monday to Friday afternoons.

The purpose of this position is to maintain a complete inpatient and outpatient clinical record; to ensure accurate filing and easy retrieval of records for both paper and microfilmed documents; completing registration and discharge processes to ensure accurate quality diagnostic and statistical data is collected in various databases e.g. Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT), Management Information Systems (MIS) and submitted to the hospital’s Administration and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; to assist with other procedures in the department in order to keep workload up to date.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St. Penetanguishene, ON.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Process admissions/registrations/transfers
• Maintain the integrity of the patient record by ensuring completeness and accuracy of the clinical record
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on all patient records
• Maintain the chart tracking system for all clinical records moving to and from the department
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with departmental, hospital policies and legislation
• Answering the telephone, assisting callers, retrieving charts, digital records as requested by programs, clients and/or clinicians; sort and distribute mail.
• Provide customer service to facility staff, patients and external agencies as required
• Respond to inquiries from staff regarding records and information management processes
• Perform all work in compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations
• Identify and meet own professional and personal growth needs including maintaining the registration standards set out by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), (CIHI) and Ministry of Health & Long Term Care (MOHLTC)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Keyboarding skills to 50 wpm standard
• Knowledge of theory and practice of health record administration
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of computer software (e.g. Greenspace, Excel etc) in order to input and retrieve patient information, statistical data, create/ manipulate spreadsheets, create graphics/reports, create presentation materials, manage documents and electronic mail
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail to effectively collect patient information
• Organizational skills and judgement to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet objectives and deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language
You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_team by close of business (4:00 pm) February 8th, 2024 quoting Job ID WC24-26. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.