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Job Title:

Medical Records Technician IA

Posted Date:

1/14/2021

Closing Date:

12/31/2021

Functional Discipline:

Privacy

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Mount Pearl Square Medical Records Technician IA Information Security & Privacy Office - Release of Information Permanent, Full-Time 05910POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary	CG-27 ($23.53 - $26.04 per hour)
Competition Number	2021000237
Posted Date	14 January 2021
Closing Date	31 December 2021

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager of Access & Privacy, and Release of Information. The Health Information Management Professional is responsible for releasing patient health information in accordance with appropriate policies and legislation. Providing customer service is also a major function of this role. The incumbent will liaise with the requestor to ensure appropriate information is sent to satisfy the purpose as required. The position is responsible for retrieving charts in various mediums (paper, electronic, microfilm/fiche), administration of fee schedule, preparing invoices and document remittance of fees. Logging all activity in the Release of Information application and acting as a resource for internal/external inquiries.

The incumbent will supervise clients who are reviewing their records; process all subpoenas, court orders and production orders as a designate of the Regional Manager of Release of Information; actively participate in training new staff. Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly sits for long periods of time, occasionally required to lift files weighing between 10 - 25 lbs, occasional walking or standing.
Fine finger or precision work required; visual concentration is required to ensure accuracy.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from High School or equivalent.
Successful completion of a recognized/approved program in Health Information Management is required.
Current and continuing certification as an accredited Health Information Management Professional from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Eligibility for membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA) is required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Knowledge of PHIA and Eastern Health Policies as it relates to patient health records.
Proficiency and knowledge of computer applications.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

* If there are no applicants that demonstrate the required qualifications, consideration may be given to an applicant who is currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll and complete a recognized/approved Medical Records Technician program. The recipient of this education opportunity will receive financial assistance to help offset the cost of completing the program, and will be required to sign a two-year (3900 hours) return-in-service agreement.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

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