Clerk Typist; CUPE C-26-016

Position: Clerk Typist

Department: Records Processing

Full-­Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.6

The Clerk Typist role focuses on the organization and management of all paper documentation that must be made part of the legal medical record. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing paper documentation from all inpatient units and outpatient departments, as well as scanning and maintaining secure physical and electronic records on an ongoing basis. Clerk typists routinely perform audit functions to ensure medical records are of the highest quality and any documentation errors are caught and corrected as soon as possible.

Clerk Typists must routinely interact with patients, members of the public and other staff within the organization as they serve as the first contact for anyone requesting access or disclosure of medical records.

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required
• Medical Terminology required
• Keyboarding (45 WPM/95% accuracy) and data entry (6000 KPH/95% accuracy) skills required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of Medical Records automated systems required
• Knowledge of current privacy legislation required
• Previous recent experience in a Clinical Records setting required

• Good attendance and work record required
• Excellent filing skills required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

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