Medical Editor

Requisition ID: 414509

Position Number: MEDEDITORSEL_01

Posting End Date: November 10, 2026

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Health Records

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Indefinite

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the accurate, concise and timely transcription of medical information utilizing approved templates to ensure consistent and professional generation of medical documents. This position is also responsible for the distribution of transcribed reports to specified health care providers for continued patient care and contributes to the overall maintenance, completeness and accuracy of the patient health record. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Medical Transcriptionist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Recognized Medical Transcription Certified Course.
• Excellent writing skills; including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred
• Experience working in a medical transcription application
• Excellent keyboarding skills with a minimum of 80 wpm.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Satisfactory employment record.
  
  
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.