File Clerk, Health Information Management - Cambridge, Canada - Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to
_creating healthier communities together__._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description:

Salary
$ $23.328

Schedule
Days, Monday - Friday

Shift
8 hrs

As an integral member of the Health Information Management team, the File Clerk's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: record verification, batch assembly, quantitative and qualitative analysis scanning and indexing.

File Maintenance duties include record retrieval, record delivery, filing, and purging records beyond the legal retention period. A computer, telephone, and multi-function unit for copying, printing and faxing are used daily.

The File Clerk maintain strict confidentiality of all paitent information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.

This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Other duties as assigned as per job fact sheet.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful completion of secondary school required
Medical terminology course required
Medical Office Administration Program certificate, required
Two (2) years current experience as a File Clerk, HIM in a health care setting is required
Current experience with the Meditech system modules
Current experience with various file systems including microfilm and record retention guidelines
Current experience with health record processes; record verification, batch assembly, quantitative/qualitative analysis, barcode reading, scanning and indexing is required
Detail oriented
Demonstrated knoweldge of current Privacy laws and legislation is required
Experience in high volume or repetitive / routine tasks
Demonstrated a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.
Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) essential
Ability to work independently, with little supervision and in a team setting
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process._
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equitydeserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI)._