Health Records Clerk

Summary

• Completion of patient/visitors/staff requests in person, via email and over the phone
• Excellent knowledge related to Release of Information requests for Medical and Legal purposes and adherence to internal policies and legislation
• Solid understanding of PHIPA, Public Hospital Act and Mental Health Act
• Retrieve and process charts for clinics, programs and various other programs
• Coordinate with other departments such as outpatient to collect all patient information as required
• Proficient in verifying and validating patient referrals to be resubmitted to primary care physician or referring physician
• Proficient in identifying clinical documentation stored in various different electronic systems of the hospital as well as paper, CD and Microfilm/Microfiche
• Educate and train students, new staff, and document processes as required
• Excellent communication both verbal and written with great attention to detail
• Proficient in WINRECS, Excel and Word to update and maintain tracking tools
• Perform quality assurance checks on all charts
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 2 year Health Office Administration college diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a hospital setting is an asset; health record department preferred
• Medical terminology required
• Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.