Clerk III - Health Information

at  Prairie Mountain Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards) or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course or program
• Recent experience in a patient reception/care area, specifically in registration of patients within an ADT system
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) applications applicable to a hospital setting including ADT, clinical information systems, and electronic document management specific to scanning, retrieval, and indexing of health information
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Above average understanding of privacy legislation including the Personal Health Information Act and the Mental Health Act, and regional policy and procedures related to confidentiality, use, and disclosure of personal health information
• Accurate keyboarding skills, with minimum 50 wpm
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with health records management principles and processes
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Health Information Services, the Clerk III Health Information is responsible for the accurate and timely registration and associated processing on the admission/ discharge/ transfer (ADT) system while adhering to provincial and regional Registration Guidelines and practices, supports communication within and outside of the facility and performs record processing and management functions, including secure storage.