CUPE
Job Title: Chart Management Clerk
Status: Temporary Part Time (14 Month Contract)
Department: Assembly/Storage
Program: Health Information Mgmt
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $28.980 - $30.290 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001352
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General clerical office duties including: filing, retrieval and assembly of health records & related paperwork. The Chart Management Clerk will be responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the confidentiality of patient information; performing record processing functions including qualitative and quantitative analysis for inpatient, day surgery, clinics and emergency records; participating in departmental quality improvement and risk management activities; monitoring physicians' chart completion and providing appropriate follow up; performing microfilm/scanning functions; transcription clerical support; medical correspondence support for Release of patient Information; and other related duties as required. The successful
candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a diverse work
environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and significant clerical experience in a health record-related setting is required;
- Recent related experience in a Health Record Department required;
- Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM), and active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) preferred;
- Knowledge of appropriate release of information procedures;
- Knowledge of health record management, including the requirements of a complete health record;
- Proven knowledgeable of current and pending legislation governing privacy and confidentiality and accessing information
* Must display and maintain a customer-focused attitude as well as a positive and professional image for the Program; * Experience in terminal digit filing (tested);
- Must have medical terminology (tested);
- Strong keyboarding skills (40 wpm, tested);
- Basic word processing skills, preferably utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel (tested);
- Demonstrated previous Meditech experience preferred (ADM, MRI, PCI modules);
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proven organizational and independent work skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines;
- Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, lifting, pulling and moving large numbers of charts;
- Proven ability to be detail oriented with close attention paid to accuracy;
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and meet productivity standards with frequent interruptions in a busy/stressful environment;
- Must be a critical thinker and be proactive in developing systems to facilitate improved record processing and the safeguarding of the health information;
- Proven knowledge of destruction and retention legislation for personal health information;
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environment safety and participation in regular in-service in this area.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
