Health Records File Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY
Are you passionate about supporting the provision of the best patient centered care? Does working in a small rural hospital and supporting the delivery of vital health care to the surrounding community appeal to you? As a member of the Health Records department, the Health Records File Clerk prepares, files and retrieves records. West Haldimand General Hospital is located in the beautiful town of Hagersville, and is a scenic half hour drive to Simcoe, Brantford and Hamilton. If working to make a difference for patients appeals to you, then we would like to hear from you. We currently have a vacancy for a Health Records File Clerk in our Inpatient Unit.
DUTIES

• Compiles, sorts and prepares data for filing.
• Files reports and records in designated folder/areas.
• Maintains file integrity by utilizing the Central Patient Index to ensure records are complete.
• Maintains filing system to ensure medical record availability.
• Retrieves charts for Clinics, Nursing Units, Physicians and other authorized hospital staff as well as obtaining patient information from other facilities.
• Maintains complete and accurate inpatient, emergency and outpatient records in a timely manner.
• Retrieves and releases information when required.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Health Records staff work in accordance with our mission, vision and WHGH values of innovation, compassionate communication, accountability, respect and excellence.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Grade 12 education
• Minimum Level One Medical Terminology
• Minimum of one (1) year clerical experience in a health care setting, preferably in a Health Records department.
• Proficient in Windows 7, Word, Excel, Outlook, Meditech.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to department needs.
• Experience with Meditech modules ADM, MRI, PCI an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families and other members of the health care team in an effective, professional, safe, positive caring manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a WHGH Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Past performance and attendance record will be considered as part of the selection process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.27-$23.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-09
Expected start date: 2024-04-09