Health Records Technician

2 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full-time

Summary of Duties

  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis & review of patients’ charts in accordance with legislative requirements and Hospital policies;
  • Processing of Surgical Day Care visits according to departmental procedures.
  • Assist in other departmental duties as required.
  • May be required to work from other sites ie. Holland Centre and SJR.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Completed Diploma in Health Information Management (HIM) from an accredited college, required
  • Certification in Health Information Management with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), required
  • Active member in good standing with CHIMA
  • Minimum of one year experience in a Health Record Department;•
  • Minimum of six months experience working in a Health Record Technician role preferred;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
  • Typing at 40 net wpm or data entry at 106 net kspm
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and maintain good public relations with physicians, patients and other hospital staff;
  • Proven ability to respond effectively in stressful situations;
  • Demonstrated sound judgment and diplomacy;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Candidates will be required to perform clerical and departmental testing.