Providence Health Care is hirirng Health Records Clerks for the BC Cancer Agency in Kelowna!

About BC Cancer:

BC Cancer operates six regional cancer centres, covering the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care. Through the lower mainland consolidation of Health Information Management, Providence Health Care supports the BC Cancer mission to reduce the burden of cancer in British Columbia.

About the role:

The Health Records Clerk plays a key role in the Health Information Management process by ensuring the accurate processing and maintenance of patient records. They are responsible for managing the electronic records scanning process, which includes collecting charts from units, preparing documents for scanning, and scanning and indexing records within the computerized scanning application while verifying accuracy. They apply index criteria, check image quality, and utilize electronic records scanning software to ensure proper documentation. As part of their duties, they may also lift and store boxes in designated areas, retrieve patient records, calculate statistics, and perform reception and clerical tasks as required.

*Please note, this opportunity is located in Kelowna BC and is NOT within a commutable distance from the Lower Mainland*

Education:

• Grade 12 and one years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.

• A Competitive Salary: as per the FBA Collective Agreement, $24.80/hour
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients and community.

Your Day to Day:

• Retrieves, updates, and maintains patient records using computerized record systems.
• Processes patient records by assembling, verifying, correcting information, merging duplicates, and managing documents within the Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Electronic Health Record systems.
• Locates and delivers patient charts, referring unusual requests to the Manager/Coordinator.
• Handles clerical tasks for electronic records scanning, including chart pickup, preparation, scanning, indexing, and accuracy verification.
• Performs reception duties such as answering calls, directing visitors, and providing routine information.
• Prepares and requests records for offsite storage using computerized systems.
• Balances census per established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Join Us and Transform Your Healthcare Career!

Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. 

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.