Clerk II

Providing clerical support within the Clinical Information Services Department including:
Answering department telephone and responding to requests from internal and external parties.
Appropriately releasing patient information in support of clinical care
Scanning of patient records
Filing of loose reports
Retrieving and delivering patient records as required
Assisting physicians with chart completion duties
Assembling and labeling patient charts in proper order
Assembly and analysis of patient records
Review and distribute incoming faxes
Other duties as assigned
Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession, patient/customer focused, team players, effective communicators, caring and respectful and fiscally responsible.
Office administration diploma from a recognized college or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a comparable position required
Medical terminology certificate or equivalent working experience required.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
Must have fast and accurate data entry skills
Experience using patient related databases, e.g. Meditech
Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good customer service skills
Able to diplomatically respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members and members of the general public
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; standing; walking; and pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment.
Must be available for shifts on short notice
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No