Location: Hôpital Notre-Dame Hospital (Hearst)

Posting closing date: Posted until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health Information Management (HIM) certificate or willingness to obtain;
• ICD-10 coding certification or willingness to obtain if no HIM certification;
• Medical terminology course (asset).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical or general secretary experience;
• Prior experience in Medical Records (asset);
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, with good organizational skills and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work with confidential material;
• Excellent communication skills in both official languages is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Reports to the Health Records Coordinator.
• Handles the partial duties of the Health Records Department whenever the Coordinator is absent or unavailable (vacation, meeting, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Codes diseases and procedures as well as abstracting in WinRecs using the established Universal nomenclature and system ICD-10 and CCI-10.
• Handles release of information. This should be reviewed by Coordinator or designate prior to finalization.
• Performs duties and/or functions assigned by the Coordinator or designate.
• Rotates job functions with other workers on a regular basis.
• Assembles (Universal Chart Order) and reviews the patient’s health records for completeness. (Inpatients, Emergency, Surgical Day Care, Clinics)
• Documents deficiencies to be completed by the physicians or other professional staff.
• Maintains a “Death” and “Newborn” registry.
• Scans health records.
• Files/Retrieves health records as required.
• Trained on WinRecs/MediTech (electronic health records)
• Prints a list of dictated reports that are to be transcribed using online Fusion link.
• Ensures dictations are typed in an acceptable time frame and that all dictations are verified for neatness and accuracy and that each report is identified by a patient’s name, chart number, etc. and distributed accordingly.
• Answers telephone inquiries and deals with the public.
• Provides help when needed for preparation of release of information.
• Compiles periodical and statistical reports, upon request.
• Compiles simple data for research or study, upon request.
• Trains and/or provides orientation to new employees.
• Offers assistance and/or instructions when indicated.
• Seeks clarification of duties when indicated.
• Extends courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrates professional manners in work setting.
• Accepts advice to upgrade abilities.

Use the application form below or forward your resume to:

Julie Trudel | Human Resources Coordinator
Email: hr@ndh.on.ca
Fax: 705-372-2923

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.