Health Information Processing Clerk

at  Interior Health Authority

WE ARE SEEKING A RELIEF PART TIME HEALTH INFORMATION PROCESSING CLERK AT VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL IN VERNON, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Days
Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00
This is a relief position until the return of incumbent.

• 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)