Health Info Processing Specialist

OVERVIEW

The Health Records Information Specialist supports quality patient care through the provision of efficient and effective processing of Health Records including prepping, scanning and indexing of the health records into Cerner in accordance with PHIPA and MGH health records policies.

EDUCATION

- Graduate from an accredited Health Information Management Program required.
- Certification with CHIM ( Canadian Health Information Management) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Health record experience with preparing records for scanning and quality control indexing of scanned documents preferred.
- Health records experience with release of information procedure and knowledge of legislation preferred.
- Knowledge of terminal digit filing and chart retrieval.
- Minimum 1 year related health record experience.
- Knowledge of computer systems (Med2020 and Cerner) an asset.
- Customer service experience.
- Medical terminology experience required.
- Good command ofthe English language.
- Experience interacting with multi-cultural and multi-lingual population.
- Flexibility to work other shifts when required.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Keyboarding 40 w.p.m test will be conducted
- Intermediate Microsoft applications proficiency in word and excel (competency test will be conducted)
- Medical Terminology(Competency test will be conducted).
- Terminal digit filing (Competency test will be conducted).

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.