Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
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Health care institution, facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Abstract, assemble and analyze clinical data and related demographic information from health records according to established policies and procedures
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Classify and code diseases according to an established classification system
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Collect, code, cross-reference and store health records and related information
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Operate information systems to maintain indexes for classification systems and to manage and retrieve health records information
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Prepare medical, social and administrative statistics
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Supervise other health information management technicians and related workers
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Classify, code, cross-reference, log and store records
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Compile statistics and reports on activities within records management services
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Implement and update records classification, retention and disposal scheduling plans
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Label, prepare and transfer information files according to established records management life-cycle procedures and schedules
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Maintain access lists for security classified records
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Operate information retrieval systems to research and extract records
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Filing systems
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Alphabetic
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Dewey decimal classification
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Numeric
Computer and technology knowledge
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Computer assisted records management system
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MS Excel
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MS Office
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MS Outlook
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MS Word
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MS Windows
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Handling heavy loads
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Sitting
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Work under pressure
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Large workload
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Overtime required
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Tight deadlines
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.