Tag: Osler

Company: William Osler Health System

Location: Brampton, ON

Expected salary: $24.72 per hour

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:52:09 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionOne of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Job DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Health Record Clerk to join our Health Information Management team at multiple sites in Brampton, Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date health records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and supporting the efficient flow of information within our healthcare organization.

• Manage and organize patient health records, both electronic and paper-based, across multiple sites
• Enter patient data into Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems with a high degree of accuracy
• Retrieve and compile patient information for authorized medical personnel and insurance companies
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security regulations, including HIPAA
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of filing systems for efficient record retrieval
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure completeness and accuracy of patient records
• Perform regular audits of health records to maintain data integrity
• Support the transition from paper-based to electronic health records as needed
• Respond to inquiries regarding health information from patients, healthcare providers, and other authorized parties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in health information management or a related field
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices
• Familiarity with privacy and security regulations, particularly HIPAA
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards

Additional InformationCurrently Days including weekends (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)This is a Remote First role: Roles that can function primarily remotely but require essential, occasional onsite workSalary: May 2024
Minimum:$24.72 per hour
Maximum: $26.60 per hourApplication deadline: December 19, 2024#LI-LM1#LI-RemoteOsler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at .While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.