HEALTH RECORDS CLERK, CPT

at  Niagara Health System

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Registration, Health Information Management, the incumbent will be responsible for performing clerical duties including filing, chart processing, chart tracking, quantitative analysis of the chart, and other various clerical functions within the Health Information Management department. Shift rotations are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Graduate of a Medical Office Assistant Program or Medical Terminology Certificate and equivalent in related experience
o One year related clerical experience in a health care/medical office clerical setting
o One year recent experience with computer software including Microsoft Office programs
o Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum of 50 w.p.m.
o Ability to lift boxes containing health records, and tolerate periods of standing, bending and reaching overhead
o Ability to cope with frequent interruptions while maintaining deadlines and expected turnaround times and work in a multi-tasking environment
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centered care
o Compliance with confidential requirements under the Niagara Health Privacy Policy
o Demonstrated professional and informative attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff
o Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as multitasking, keyboarding and working in a fast-paced, stressful environment
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Travel between sites when required
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca
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