Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Admitting Clerk

Competition #:

ASH AC 1552/25

Posting Date:

07/17/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Health Info Clerk, Primary Care

Ash Admitting Clk_10

Closing Date:

07/24/2025

Facility / Site:

Ashern Hospital - Lakeshore

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Days Evenings Weekends

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

0.7

Union Group:

MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

The Health Information Clerk is responsible for assisting Physicians and staff with clerical and reception duties. The Health Information Clerk will also ensure the maintenance of accurate health records consistent with policies, procedures, and legislation (PHIA). The incumbent requires the ability to provide confidential clerical functions and to maintain an excellent rapport with staff and public. The incumbent is also responsible for the electronic submission and reconciliation of Physician's billings. The position of Health Information Clerk functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of recognized Healthcare / Medical Secretarial course. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Recognized Medical Terminology course required. Comprehensive knowledge of PHIA legislation. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office programs. Two to three years recent related medical office experience is required. Electronic Medical Record scheduling, filing, & shadow billing required. Ability to operate required equipment. Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based working environment. Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, clients, the public, and health care professionals. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines thereby establishing priorities. Ability to work with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.