Clerk 1

Unit Summary

Finance and Integrated Health Services includes the following departments: Decision Support, Finance, Privacy, Health Records, Patient Registration, and the Information Desk. Each department facilitates the creation of a knowledge rich environment for making timely and informed tactical and strategic decisions and maximizing both the value of care and services provided. They provide accurate, timely, and useful information for making decisions based on evidence to help deliver appropriate patient care. As subject matter experts, staff also provides expertise in analyzing and interpreting data and presenting and educating the corporation on this information.

Position Summary

The Clerk 1 will work in any number of positions including, but not limited to scanning, uploading, auditing, chart preparation, records reconciliation, chart/clinic retrievals, sorting/filing of late/loose reports, mail room duties, managing requests for study/research charts and other duties as assigned. This position is accountable to assess the health record for accuracy and completeness according to departmental policies and procedures.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday - Friday, Days and Evenings

Qualifications

1. Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Typing Speed of 35 wpm required and proved on testing.
3. Medical Terminology Certificate 1-required, 1&2 preferred. Knowledge and ability must be demonstrated via Medical Terminology testing.
4. Previous Health Records experience, including knowledge of the electronic health record environment preferred (eg. terminal digit filing systems, document storage/retrieval methods)
5. Experience with PC, Microsoft office suite of applications, and other computer applications relevant to Health Records (Meditech/MosaiQ/Sovera for HIM) preferred. Knowledge and ability must be demonstrated via Computer Skills testing.
6. Excellent Customer Service Skills.
7. Ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.