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Job Title:

Stenographer II

Posted Date:

5/25/2023

Closing Date:

6/1/2023

Functional Discipline:

Health Information Service & Informatics

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Waterford Hospital Stenographer II (Repost) Health Information Services & Informatics - E-Documentation Temporary, Full-Time (until November 1, 2024, with possibility of extension) 20036RP1

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts)
Salary	CG-26 ($24.06 - $26.63)
Competition Number	2023000221
Posted Date	25 May 2023
Closing Date	1 June 2023

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 Stenographer II in Health Information Services Department is an advanced medical language transcriptionist position. The Stenographer II is responsible for accurately interpreting and promptly transcribing a wide variety of highly technical dictation by physicians regarding patient assessment, work-up, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc., in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services. The incumbent operates word processing, digital dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments.

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):
Occasionally lifts files up to 10 lbs. and may use a cart for carrying files.
Constantly required to sit in a stationary position to maintain contact with the foot controls,
mouse and keyboard with limited freedom to move about.
Requires fine finger precision work while using the computer and accurate control of the foot controls of the dictation machine.
Constantly requires visual and auditory concentration and does repetitive tasks.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a one year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
A medical transcription score of 70% is required. A medical transcription test may be administered by the Department of Human Resources.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Proof of a current office administration program and medical terminology is required. To be considered current, they must have been completed within the last five years, unless it has been used in recent positions. This must be demonstrated on the application form.

** If the medical terminology isn't current, a medical terminology test may be administered by the Human Resources Client Services Department.

*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

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

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date 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 number 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.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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