Health Information Correspondent
WRHA has released a notification in which they’re inviting candidates for the post of Health Information Correspondent. They are responsible for receiving, processing and co-ordinating with physicians, other health care disciplines. They have to process a defined number of requests in order to meet a minimum daily set quota.
Employer Name: WRHA
Position: Health Information Correspondent
Salary: $22.568-$26.161 per hour
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Winnipeg
Job description
- Candidates have to report to the Director, the incumbent is responsible for accepting, screening and responding to written, telephone or personal requests for health information from HSC health records in accordance with HSC approved policies and guidelines and/or statutory legislation.
- They have to accept subpoenas for HSC health records, prepares health records for court and attends court to testify in the capacity of custodian of the health record.
- They accept and respond to court orders and search warrants for health records, providing appropriate information on the health record.
- They must possess a sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret the same to administration, medical staff, other hospital disciplines, patients, lawyers, police, social agencies, insurance agencies.
Job requirement
- Candidates must have two years experience handling and releasing confidential patient information from hospital health records, including attendance at court as the custodian of the health record.
- They must have a Degree/Diploma/Certificate.
- They must complete high school education, Manitoba standards.
- Candidates must be an active member of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Work setting
- Candidates must have experience in typing 50 WPM and demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel, and Access).
- They must have excellent oral, written and organizational skills required.
- They must have frequent interruptions and occasional travel.
Benefits
- Candidates will get health values and support employment equity.
- They will get workplace diversity here.
- Candidates will get a high pay scale in the workplace.
- They will get a friendly and helpful environment here.
How to apply
Those candidates who are interested and eligible for the post of Health Information Correspondent can apply through a given link. All candidates are requested to fill the form and complete registration as soon as possible because the registration process has already started and it will end soon. Make sure that all information is correct in registration form otherwise the registration will be canceled.
