Health Information Clerk - Health Records

General Health Information Clerk

Posting Date

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Health Information Clerk III

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Facility / Site

Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type

Full-Time

MGEU Facility Support

Position Summary: Responsible for the management of an efficient health record system, the Health Information Clerk III will ensure that organized and secure health records are maintained and is accountable for the correct identification and filing of patient reports, along with the maintenance of the health record deficiency system in accordance with the regional standards. The Health Information Clerk III provides facility support for retrieving health information, ensuring timely access, and maintaining an up to date chart location system. The Health Information Clerk III also provides general office administration support to the department. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Health Information Clerk III functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Completion of a Medical Office Assistant Program

Recognized Medical Terminology Course

Must be proficient with basic computer skills

Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.