Release of Information Clerk, Roi

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:174422

Department/Program:
Release of Information, Health Information Services & Analytics

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

ASAP

Union Status:
NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$24.9585**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date:
February 21, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)


IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.


The Opportunity:


Reporting to the Manager of Health Information Services, the Release of Information Clerk is responsible for the release of accurate, complete and confidential patient information to patients and third party requestors, such as lawyers, police, Workers Compensation Board, insurance companies, etc.

with proper authorization from patient (substitute decision maker, executor, etc.).

At request of Risk Management, per policy, acquires secured records, to ensure the integrity and security of the record and prevent loss and potential tampering.

Processes adoption notifications and communicates changes to applicable departments in a timely manner.

Hours of Work:

Hours between Monday to Friday; 35 hours bi-weekly

Your Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Graduate of Health Information Management program (a relevant combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Health Records experience preferred
  • Medical Terminology an asset
  • Knowledge of MEDITECH preferred
  • Able to read, identify and extract appropriate information from patient records
  • High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and selfdiscipline/focus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to stay engaged when performing repetitive tasks.
  • Knowledge of Policies & Procedures for Release of Information
  • Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of interprofessional team members required
  • Commitment to continual learning and willing to share knowledge and support the development of coworkers
  • Demonstrated commitment to family centered care required
  • Excellent multitasking, organizational and prioritization skills required
  • Continual initiative to meet expectations and improve service
  • Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.


An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

**_

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