Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity
Type New
An exciting opportunity as a Regular Full-Time Health Records Clerk exists in the Women’s College Academic Family Health Team (WCAFHT), reporting to the Executive Director, WCAFHT and Environmental Health Clinic. The Women’s College Academic Family Health Team is one of the largest Family Practice Units within the Department of Family and Community Medicine with over 40 staff Physicians, interprofessional team, administrative and support staff.
Job Description:
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
Day-to-day functions in Health Records include management of reports such as medical imaging and specialists’ reports, maintenance of accurate patient health records and performing administrative duties such as responding to telephones inquires, messages and communications. Other duties include but are not limited to:
Chart maintenance and security:
Retrieve, deliver and file charts
Electronically scan, categorize and post reports into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) from all incoming sources etc. manually, mail, fax, efax, email and Hospital Report Manager (HRM)
Promote teamwork and co-operation among employees
Continuous communication with employees of the Family Practice Health Centre
Quality Assurance processes in Health Records and overall Family Practice Health Centre, where applicable:
Assist with and maintain high quality data entry and integrity with respect to electronically scanning, categorizing and posting medical reports into Practice Solution Suite (PSS) EMR
Assist with data management and quality processes for Family Practice Health Centre
Assist with preventative care maintenance process for Family Practice Health Centre
Assist with and coordinate data quality and integrity of secretarial input of medical reports into PSS/EMR
Aide coworkers to solve problems and develop solutions to day-to-day issues with the correct technical knowledge
Cooperation in executing policies of FPHC and the Hospital with respect to the PSS EMR system
Follow accepted policies and practice as established by the department and the Hospital
Control waste and inefficient use of resources
Access Hospital PSS EMR System to obtain chart numbers for inactive patients
Modify and update patient demographic information in Hospital PSS System as required
Recommend merger of charts when duplicate charting is discovered
Patient Reports:
Investigate unmatched patient reports and incoming letters from other hospitals and external physicians, and redirect them to the correct department and/or location
Investigate missing patient reports, labs or correspondence by utilizing a variety of systems such as PSS, system, Coral viewer, PRO, Connect GTA, Sunnybrook PCS, etc.
Correspond professionally with patients and internal and external partners
Respond to telephone inquiries and perform general clerical duties
Answer general telephone inquiries from both internal and external sources
Respond to telephone and electronic requests for charts from Teams
Order/request clerical supplies for the department when needed using established processes
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
High School Diploma is required
Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) professional, preferred
Experience working in a Health Records Department, Clinic or Hospital, an asset
Experience working with Health Information departmental systems related to Chart Tracking, Chart Locator, and Scanning
Experience with EMR, preferably PSS
Commitment to comply with regulations governing privacy and confidentiality of personal health information
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills
Proven attendance and punctuality required
Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
Why Choose Us?
Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
