Health Information Processing Clerk

2 days ago

Kelowna, Canada INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY Full time

**Job title** :HEALTH INFORMATION PROCESSING CLERK
**Community** :KELOWNA
**Facility** :KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL
**Status** :CASUAL

**Position Summary**

- A current 5 minute Typing Test 55 wpm or greater completed within past 48 months from a recognized institution, (ON-LINE TESTS NOT ACCEPTED);
- Proof of completion of a Medical Terminology Course;
- Your Resume indicating two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week);
- Certificates/Diplomas/Transcripts must be from accredited Schools/Colleges/Universities.

This position performs clerical duties relating to preparation, maintenance and storage of patient information in paper and electronic form, secretarial duties for Managers and Physicians and quantitative analysis, such as:

- Conduct quantitative analysis to ensure accuracy of patient records;
- Monitors and maintains an electronic tracking system for deficient patient charts;
- Types a variety of technical and non-technical material for Managers and Physicians - memos, correspondence, medical reports, minutes or notes at departmental or committee meetings;
- Retrieves, organizes and files patient records, reports, and other documents;
- Answers inquiries regarding patient information in accordance with legislative statutes, IHA and established policies, procedures and guidelines for Release of Information;
- Data entry functions for a variety of clinical registries and/or databases;
- Assists physicians in completing patient documentation by performing quantitative analysis;
- Reception duties - answers telephone, transfers calls, takes messages or answers routine enquiries. Receives visitors, provides information and directs to appropriate areas. Sorts and distributes mail (paper and electronic).

Hours of work: Rotating Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 16:00 to 23:59.
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces....Be part of a dynamic team
Come and join us Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others

**Qualifications**

Education, Training and Experience:

- Grade 12,
- Medical Terminology course, Plus
- Two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Completion of a 5 minute Typing Test 55 wpm or greater, dated within the past 48 months and must be issued from a valid institution only. (ON-LINE TESTS NOT ACCEPTED)

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to keyboard at 55 wpm
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment

**ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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