Health Records Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

We provide excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for a
Health Records Clerk to support our
Health Records department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

The Health Records Clerk performs a clerical function in the health records department responsible for the maintenance of patient health records as directed.

This position may involve frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing and reaching. Chart filing is required.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Coding Abstracting, Analysis and Health Records Services, the Health Records Clerk will be responsible for:

Daily retrieval, reconciliation and processing of (Emergency, Inpatient and Days Surgery) charts
Scan or file loose reports and file and retrieve charts
Precision required to assemble patient records for preparation of chart, scanning, complete Quality Control and Validation for Powerchart upload
Assist with release of information documents
Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information
Field telephone and walkin inquiries for Release of Information (knowledge and applicability of Privacy Legislation)
Identify chart deficiencies and quantify analysis of the patient record
Perform other related duties as required
Perform transcription functions in a timely accurate manner. Familiar with computer (e.g. upload transcribed reports into Powerchart, correct reports using transcription Dictaphone software)

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; completion of postsecondary education or equivalent preferred
Keyboard speed of 40 words per minute.
Ability to communicate and read using English in order to effectively perform the essential requirements of this position.
Demonstrated keyboarding/data entry skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to work under pressure and meet expected outcomes
Ability to exercise tact and discretion
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Excellent telephone, interpersonal and demonstrated customer service skills
Good organization and timemanagement skills
1 year recent related health records experience (preferred)
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history