Clerk, Health Records & Booking
About The Position
Within the context of a client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs clerical duties in support of health records management, obtains information required in the admission of patients to the facility, emergency, acute and residential care, completes admission documentation, discharge documentation, and maintains patient files accordingly. Receives, records and accounts for payments received in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include pulling, distributing, retrieving, assembling, reviewing and filing health records and reports. Releases information to authorized personnel in accordance with established standards and procedures, conducts censuses on charts. Schedule and books appointments. Performs reception and information services by receiving visitors, as well as answering telephones.
Requirements
- Grade 12 education.
- One year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
Responsibilities
- Performs clerical duties in support of health records management.
- Obtains information required in the admission of patients to the facility, emergency, acute and residential care.
- Completes admission documentation and discharge documentation.
- Maintains patient files.
- Receives, records and accounts for payments.
- Pulls, distributes, retrieves, assembles, reviews and files health records and reports.
- Releases information to authorized personnel.
- Conducts censuses on charts.
- Schedules and books appointments.
- Performs reception and information services by receiving visitors and answering telephones.
Benefits
- Equitable practices
- Diverse teams
- Inclusive environments
- Welcoming spaces
- Supportive environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
