Medical Records Clerk

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Health Information Services the Medical Records Clerk is responsible for a diversity of Health Information Services functions including chart assembly, filing, release of information, late report processing, and report generation/dissemination.

Experience

• Experience in a Windows environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 12 Education.
• Graduate of a recognized Health Information Management Program or successful completion of a recognized medical terminology course PLUS six months’ experience in a Medical Records department preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Accurate typing, 40 words per minute in a hospital typing test.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication in the English language.
• Working knowledge of the electronic health record an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable