File Clerk, Health Information Management Pt 2025-6244

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$26.160 - $28.313

**Schedule**

Days, Monday - Friday

**Shift**

8 hrs

**Estimated number hours : (not a guarantee of hours)**

22.5hr bi weekly

As an integral member of the Health Information Management team, the File Clerk’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: record verification, batch assembly, quantitative and qualitative analysis scanning and indexing. File Maintenance duties include record retrieval, record delivery, filing, and purging records beyond the legal retention period. A computer, telephone, and multi-function unit for copying, printing and faxing are used daily. The File Clerk maintain strict confidentiality of all paitent information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Other duties as assigned as per job fact sheet.

**Skills and Qualifications**:
- Successful completion of secondary school required- Medical terminology course required- Medical Office Administration Program certificate, required- Two (2) years current experience as a File Clerk, HIM in a health care setting is required- Current experience with the Meditech system modules- Current experience with various file systems including microfilm and record retention guidelines- Current experience with health record processes; record verification, batch assembly, quantitative/qualitative analysis, barcode reading, scanning and indexing is required- Detail oriented- Demonstrated knoweldge of current Privacy laws and legislation is required- Experience in high volume or repetitive / routine tasks- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) essential- Ability to work independently, with little supervision and in a team setting- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._

**CMH Inclusion Statement**

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
- Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion _
- Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources_

**We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an inte