Job Description

Location: Remote Work Opportunities, Primary Location: Waterford Hospital

Stenographer II
Health Information & Services - E-Documentation
Temporary, Full Time (Until January 30, 2025 with possibility of extension)
05622RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days)
Salary CG-26, ($24.06 - $26.63)
Competition Number 2023003693
Posted Date 09 June 2023
Closing Date 16 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 ad attendance 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.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and 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

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.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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