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Jump to the original descriptionResponsibilities
The clerk performs clerical duties related to patient records, including retrieval, assembly, and quantitative analysis. They also manage switchboard communications and assist with patient admission, discharge, and registration processes.
Requirements
The position requires proficiency in medical terminology and a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm. Candidates must have previous clerical experience and the ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Typing
- Clerical duties
- Record retrieval
- Patient registration
- Switchboard operation
- Data entry
- Communication systems
- Record assembly
- Quantitative analysis
- Release of information
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Switchboard
- Health Records
- Medical Terminology
- Clerical
- Patient Records
- Record Retrieval
- Registration
- Admission
- Discharge
- Data Entry
- Communication Systems
- Northern Health
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Administrative
Original job description
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Switchboard/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Information department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Switchboard/ Health Records Clerk performs clerical duties related to creating and maintaining patient records, record retrieval, assembly, quantitative analysis, release of information, and clerical duties relating to the admission and discharge of patients including registration. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, transferring calls, faxing reports, and restocking supplies. Receives and forwards calls and information utilizing a switchboard, public address and related communications system.
Position requires medical terminology, typing speed of 45 wpm, and clerical experience
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tues-Sat. stat off in lieu, alternating weeks of days/evenings, Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:00, 12:00 to 20:00
