Clerk 3

Position Overview

Working as a member of the Health Records Team the incumbent is responsible but not limited to assembling inpatient discharges & daycares, assigning deficiencies, providing, maintaining and processing health records. Utilizes computer systems to obtain information necessary to retrieve/file reports and heath records.

Experience

• One (1) year experience in a hospital Health Records Department required within the last two years or;
• One (1) year medical office experience required within the last two years.
• Terminal Digit (TD) filing required.
• Experience working with both electronic and paper health records preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical/Surgical Office Assistant or Health Information Management program preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Terminal Digital (TD) filing required.
• Typing/keyboarding skills (minimum 30 wpm).
• Medical terminology required (pass mark 75%).
• Operational knowledge of computer terminals required.
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Good command of English (oral and written) required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills required.
• Meets deadlines.
• Problem-solves and exercises judgement for decision-making within the scope of the job description.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged physical activities include: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, using a stepstool, bending, lifting, and loading/unloading storage boxes/buckets weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Rolling/sliding heavy lateral mobile shelving units.
• Work environment consists of high noise level.
• Frequent interruptions.
• No natural light.
• May entail working alone.