Health Records Assistant (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services, including excellent patient care, to our community. As a Health Records Assistant, you are a key player on the team, and you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the department and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of patient records.

If you are a detail-oriented, organized, and passionate administrative clerical/administrative professional looking for a new challenge We're looking for a Health Records Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and organizing patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for accuracy, and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, we want to hear from you.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Previous experience with clerical tasks (i.e. filing, scanning, data entry, etc.)
• Experience within a medical or hospital office is an asset
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Must have Medical Terminology Certificate, or be willing to complete training
• Knowledge of hospital terminology, office procedures and filing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent keyboarding skills; minimum 35 wpm
• Ability to use designated reference materials
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Microsoft 365 and LWDH software
• Ability to analyze information/problems and develop solutions and recommendations
• Physical ability to frequently walk up and down stairs, bend, lift, push and pull
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.